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It sounds like you have a very specific view of what each position constitutes. Aemon Send a noteboard - 13/08/2013 05:20:29 AM

If "pro life" is required to mean "no abortions ever" and pro gun is required to mean "may shoot to defend property," then I agree with you; we do have a conflict. I think you'll find that the two positions are less like points, though, and more like spectrums. There are a LOT of conservatives out there (myself included) who believe that abortions are justified when the mother's life is threatened, and that you shouldn't be allowed to shoot someone for stealing your truck.

I guess what I'm really trying to convey is that "pro life" and "pro gun" are not incompatible, and that it's unfair to paint conservatism in general with such a broad brush. You do make a good point, however, that certain interpretations of each position are much harder to justify. I can't do it myself, but perhaps those who hold such positions can.

Also, as an aside, there's really no call for your snarky "try again" language. I'm not your enemy and my post was very civil. Let's pretend we're friendly acquaintances having a discussion instead of mortal rivals locked in verbal combat.

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I don't understand many things about Conservatives but one thing baffles me more than most. - 12/08/2013 05:39:06 AM 1557 Views
You are missing something. - 12/08/2013 06:01:27 AM 936 Views
Because guns would never be misused if we all had one. - 12/08/2013 06:02:25 AM 886 Views
I think you're confusing "pro life" with "anti killing." - 12/08/2013 07:34:14 AM 1179 Views
*dingdingding*. We have a winner! in addition... - 12/08/2013 12:11:06 PM 970 Views
Eseentially my position - 12/08/2013 12:26:19 PM 867 Views
So abortion is OK to save a pregnant womans life then? - 13/08/2013 03:35:58 AM 1143 Views
It sounds like you have a very specific view of what each position constitutes. - 13/08/2013 05:20:29 AM 1102 Views
Re: So abortion is OK to save a pregnant womans life then? - 14/08/2013 12:50:07 PM 874 Views
I know right? - 12/08/2013 08:16:32 AM 1046 Views
Conversely, how can liberals be pro-abortion but anti-death penalty? - 12/08/2013 12:28:24 PM 1040 Views
In my case, because of the areas certainty exists and those where it is impossible. - 13/08/2013 04:14:15 AM 1057 Views
Well. You know where you stand. *NM* - 13/08/2013 01:50:02 PM 491 Views
At any given moment, at least. - 13/08/2013 07:01:44 PM 882 Views
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