493...In The Land Of The Free

It is all about taking away a woman's reproductive freedom.

At least if the poll that conservative website Newsmax.com reported on Friday is truly reflective of the land. A caveat is that the poll was paid for by the Knights of Columbus, a Roman Catholic men's organization, I used to play in their softball league, real pillars of the community but still, very, very much part of the hierarchy of the church, and Marist University, also on Team Vatican, anyhow, the poll mirrored findings of other recent surveys, showing that more Americans identify as pro-life than as pro-choice, and that the vast majority of Americans favor restricting abortion.

Before we get too smug here in Canada, bear in mind that one of our provinces doesn't have any abortion providers, so, pot, meet kettle.

86% of Americans would significantly restrict abortion and 60% of Americans would limit abortion to cases of rape, incest or to save the life of a mother.

Most remarkable to moi is the fact that since the election of the more liberal than the other guy, Barack Obama, as President, more people identify with the pro life side of the debate than before.

WFDS

348...Pro Choice; Pro Life

Which side of the fence are you on?

Knowledge is power when it comes to discussing the issue of women's reproductive rights.

I will have Jen Farr from Pro Choice Ottawa, PCCO [where does the second "C" come from? That will be my first question] on the radio with me tomorrow morning, six, 93.1 CKCU.

And then I will be at their meeting tomorrow evening, 7 30, at the Mayflower on Elgin at Cooper to find out even more about their action on the Byward Market in Ottawa July 5th.

Wearing my black sombrero and carrying a Sharpie, as per usual.

WFDS