Comments on: Dead babies, dead cows, and an odd juxtaposition http://acandidworld.com/2008/07/25/dead-babies-dead-cows-and-an-odd-juxtaposition/ Democracy in America Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:47:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Dana Hunter http://acandidworld.com/2008/07/25/dead-babies-dead-cows-and-an-odd-juxtaposition/#comment-4772 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:29:23 +0000 http://acandidworld.wordpress.com/?p=639#comment-4772 I wonder if these – ah, how shall I put it politely? – enthusiastic protesters ever realize that, in displaying such images with such frequency and determination, accomplishing the opposite of what they intend. They’re desensitizing people. I was shocked the first time I saw a photo like the one above. Now, it’s yawn-worthy: yes, abortion’s ugly, medical procedures frequently are, moving on then.

Those kids who see these images every day are going to just start blocking them out. They won’t have any power by the time those kids grow up to make decisions regarding their own fertility themselves. And so, the protesters defeat their own selves.

Keep up the good work!

(Wonderful post, Matt! I’m glad Ames brought you on.)

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