On both sides of abortion debate, Catholics largely fall short

On both sides of abortion debate, Catholics largely fall short
Casey is a vague standard that accepts legal abortion as an established fact, as does the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. It also allows the death by 1000 cuts domination of abortion rights. June v. Gee may be a major decision in that regard or it may be a footnote. A unanimous decision against Gee could end the question.

Families usually consider the first miscarriage a tragic event. The second is less of a shock. Abortion is experienced the the same light. Government involvement in either is an impossible sell.

The question of legal abortion is entirely about police power. It has nothing to do with the moral issue. No ground can be ceded on that.

Until the pro-life movement realizes it is utterly defeated on this issue, it will not move forward to enacting a more robust and refundable Child Tax Credit. That the Republican base thinks such a solution is Marxist shows the true nature if the movement. So much for abortion as the most important issue or the response that it is about controlling sexuality, not defending life.

The movement is in lock-step with opposition to marriage equality and gay rights generally. This is why its major event is about Roe instead of in April 15th, which is the perfect day to demand tax subsidies for families.

The major flaw from the left is that it skips straight to the end of the argument, not explaining each point. This cost Hillary the White House.  As long as this can happen, the pro-life movement as the GOP at prayer will continue. The issue can only be shifted from sex to economic rights from within the Republican Party. This will never happen in the party of Trump, although it may work if useful as an issue when attacking Pence. This makes removing Trump a pro-life issue.