When I was four years old, a sonogram of my unborn sister hung on my refrigerator door. I remember staring at her picture, and tracing my baby sister’s head with my chubby finger. Every day, I looked at the picture of my unborn sister and knew her value. My belief that the sanctity of human life extends to the womb forms my pro-life stance. In my opinion, abortion should only be allowed for reasons of rape, incest, or maternal health. Yet, I am a Democrat. Many would say that my pro-life stance precludes me from being a Democrat. Since Roe V. Wade, the political parties have defined themselves as the pro-life Republicans and pro-choice Democrats. The debate divides our country into two warring factions. However, the Republican commitment to …show more content…
In our nation, lower and middle class families struggle to survive in an economy geared toward wealth. Medicaid provides for prenatal care and hospitalization to promote healthy babies. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) delivers adequate nutrition for mothers and children up to age five. Both programs positively discourage abortion by creating an opportunity for a baby to thrive, despite economic status. A negative stance on abortion is not enough. A person committed to life must demand an actual foundation for that life to thrive. Also, many Republicans relentlessly plot to defund Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood uses federal funds to provide birth control, cancer checks, and reproductive healthcare. They provide an actual means to avoid unwanted pregnancy and abortions. The organization helps ensure that a potential mother will be healthy enough to deliver babies in the future. Republicans’ nonsensical drive to destroy Planned Parenthood actually creates a potential for more abortions. Democratic support for programs like Medicaid, WIC, and Planned Parenthood exemplifies active support of …show more content…
First, the American justice system continues to condemn people to death despite exoneration of many through the advancement of DNA technology, failure of the death penalty to save money, or failure to deter crime. Arguably, imprisonment allows for the possibility of innocence, cost savings, and rehabilitation. Furthermore, Democrats expanded Medicaid, passed the Affordable Care Act, and sponsored Children’s Health Insurance Program to provide access to healthcare. Low income households, elderly people, and lower middle class children rely on these programs to access healthcare, pay nursing home bills, and purchase medication. Whereas, the Republican party demonstrates disregard for the lives of these people, by funding tax cuts with cuts to these crucial programs. Finally, low income housing elevates the quality life of people by providing essential housing in an environment of inflated rents. The current administration seeks a reduction in low income housing funds, while passing a massive tax cut that primarily benefits the wealthy. In fact, Republicans consistently cut funding that improves the lives of people in the lower and middle class. In a world of wrongful persecution, low minimum wage, and high priced healthcare, the Democratic agenda