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TwilightZone

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1. Middle ground is the only tenable option at present.

Reply to UTUSN (Original post)

Sun Nov 12, 2023, 01:04 PM

Nov 2023

Assuming a solution is even possible in current politics.

As for Dr. Johnson's stance, it seems more on the progressive or liberal side than moderate, though it's certainly more moderate than what the GOP is trying to accomplish.

His personal distaste of abortion is fine, as long as he doesn't think that gives him the right to force that on others, and he clearly doesn't. As you noted, he hits all the right notes, and I think that's pretty liberal in the current climate.

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CBS boldly takes a moderate stand re Choice/abortion with ex-ABC's doctor Tim JOHNSON [View all] UTUSN Nov 2023 OP

Middle ground is the only tenable option at present. TwilightZone Nov 2023 #1

"I do believe that abortion is a decision best made by a woman and her family" - NO. 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2023 #2

Agree! cilla4progress Nov 2023 #3

Agree, which is one of the reasons I experienced trepidation when he started out, UTUSN Nov 2023 #4

It should be the preganat woman's decision in consultation with her DOCTOR Warpy Nov 2023 #6

I would say it's the decision of the woman and she may consult whomever she chooses... GopherGal Nov 2023 #7

Correct kwolf68 Nov 2023 #8

Readily Available Birth Control BlueBloodedAmerican Nov 2023 #5

"For many of us, that stage occurs when the developing fetus is capable of living on its own outside the womb." WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2023 #9

"for many of us" / him. His weaseling is to try to get around the divide. UTUSN Nov 2023 #10

From what I understand from your excerpts, he put it in the realm of the person's choice with restrictions. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2023 #12

The word debate is wrong, and "moderate" doesn't exist. ananda Nov 2023 #11

So the word "impasse" is all there is. UTUSN Nov 2023 #13

Post removed Post removed Nov 2023 #14