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[conuly]

As a maternity social worker at a Catholic hospital, I work with low-to-middle-income mothers, mostly working, who are struggling with an unplanned pregnancy. Programs like Section 8 housing, food stamps and subsidized day care convince many of our moms that they can continue their pregnancies and still manage a decent life.

The Bush administration has tried to weaken all of these, while calling itself pro-life. It argues that adoption is the answer for unwanted pregnancies. But when a poor mom sees her baby for the first time, she loves it no less than a wealthy mom. Why should these mothers be told that adoption is the only option, while well-to-do mothers can easily keep their babies?

John Kerry is the true pro-life candidate. Affordable housing, day care and health insurance will prevent many more abortions than the punitive policies of the Bush administration.

Sometimes, I just love the letters in the Times.

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[elfster.livejournal.com]

I'm not an American but I'd rather not see Bush back. The Americans downstairs are very indifferent so I might just have to sneak into their flat and whisper "vote Kerry" into their ears while they sleep.

BTW, I think I followed you here from Asperger (can't remember now). Do you mind if I add you to my friends list? I refuse to say "Can I friend you?" because I hate that term :p.

[conuly]

Nope, I never mind.