Why I Am Pro-Life/Thomas Friedman: “Pro-life” can mean only one thing: “respect for the sanctity of life.” You don’t get to call yourself “pro-life” and want to shut down the EPA, which ensures clean air and clean water, prevents childhood asthma, preserves biodiversity and combats climate change that could disrupt every life on the planet. You don’t get to call yourself “pro-life” and oppose programs like Head Start that provide basic education, health and nutrition for disadvantaged children.
(Click on his photo to read entire editorial in the New York times)