I have no problem with philosophically lining up a pro-life belief with a belief in the death penalty. I do have pragmatic problems with the death penalty at this point in time -- but not philosophical problems.

How did you get to be arbitor of what is "truly pro-life"? Man, wherever you came by that authority I wanna shot of that 'cause my word don't mean shit -- even my cats snub me.

Of course, I don't think I'd trade my lack of authority for yours if your degree of cynicism comes with the package.

BTW, I heard an interesting piece on that "Arm-of-the-right-wing" NPR last week strongly suggesting the wisdom of some privatization of SS --citing the many places it has worked internationally.

Happy Sunday!!