Abortion rights activists were unhappy with the president’s comments, as millions of people are being denied access to abortion care in nearly half the country.
Abortion rights activists were unhappy with the president’s comments, as millions of people are being denied access to abortion care in nearly half the country.
I too like this response. It shows that he keeps his personal beliefs as his own view and understands that governing has little to do with belief and everything to do with providing the people what they need most.
It’s a good balance imo. Making it super clear “yeah, I have my own personal beliefs, but that’s not what governs this country. Freedom to choose goes beyond my personal opinions”
Like not every pro choice activist will like abortion as a concept. Many of them might even have opted for pregnancy to term when given the choice. Pro choice doesn’t mean “forced abortion”, it means “my personal beliefs don’t govern others’ bodies”
Same thing with like Catholic LGBTQ+ supporters. “It’s not really my thing, but it’s also absolutely not my business to decide for others.” That’s about all you can ask.