RE: Last words...

"First of all, I don't know anyone personally who is "pro-abortion". That's just an antagonistic term used, once again, to push someone's buttons."

Bull-feathers. You like to describe yourself as pro-choice. That's a euphemism because the reality is ugly. It's not a choice, it's a child. If you favor the free availability of abortion, you are pro-abortion. Word games don't change reality, regardless of how many liberals weigh in on the matter.

"Let's have a mature discussion, here."

With the exception of our interlude with your cousin, I thought we were.

"I began my post by saying that there is an inherent difference of opinion."

Indeed there is. Else we would not be discussing it.

"There are many people who do not see the beginning of life as conception. Therefore, an abortion to them is not murder but a medical procedure to prevent birth."

And the word I use to describe such people is, "wrong." There are others, but that will suffice for the moment. One day we'll have to have a discussion on the subject of whether majority rule affects the categorical imperative. It ought to be interesting. I suspect you find the nature of good and evil to be subject to the whims of public opinion. You and Strother could be brother and sister. Oh, wait...

"I believe we actually agree more than we disagree, here."

Umm, actually I doubt that.

"We both want to end "convenience" abortions..."

So far so good, but merely wishing them away isn't going to get us anywhere. We need to begin with the full force of the law, then we'll go from there.

"...and we both recognize that there are some circumstances where abortion is the only option. "

Well maybe. But I doubt we agree on those circumstances. I haven't indicated where my beliefs lie in this regard, but I expect you would find them unacceptably restrictive.

"Both sides need to come together and stop arguing and calling each other names and get active! We're wasting valuable time that could be helping women and children."

I couldn't agree more. So maybe we can dash off a joint letter to our congress-critters urging them to vote to limit jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in the matter of abortion. That way we can overturn Roe v. Wade and get on with letting the States decide the issue in their respective legislatures where the matter belongs, that is, closer to the people. And while we're at it, we can write one to Madonna, Geldof, and Bono urging them to put on the "Concert for Life." I probably wouldn't like anyone they invited to play, but I would buy a ticket anyway!