Let’s pin these words of Obama as a rally cry for 2010 and 2012.

“That’s when we begin to say, “Maybe we won’t agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this is a heart-wrenching decision for any woman to make, with both moral and spiritual dimensions. So let’s work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions by reducing unintended pregnancies, and making adoption more available, and providing care and support for women who do carry their child to term. Let’s honor the conscience of those who disagree with abortion, and draft a sensible conscience clause, and make sure that all of our health care policies are grounded in clear ethics and sound science, as well as respect for the equality of women.”

Understand – I do not suggest that the debate surrounding abortion can or should go away. No matter how much we may want to fudge it – indeed, while we know that the views of most Americans on the subject are complex and even contradictory – the fact is that at some level, the views of the two camps are irreconcilable. Each side will continue to make its case to the public with passion and conviction. But surely we can do so without reducing those with differing views to caricature.

Open hearts. Open minds. Fair-minded words.”

There is no “honor” in killing a child, even as Obama calls them a “curse”. I would guess that all murderers face a “heart-wrenching” decision before they commit the act of murder. Still there is no room for debate. Abortion is and ever will be exactly what it is, the selfish and wanton killing of an unborn child. Here is the only “charicture” that matters. (warning graphic).

And Mr. Obama is all for that. We will do our best to insure that Catholics worldwide let Obama and the Democrats know in the coming years.