Prior to being first elected, now-President Barack Obama was asked somewhat frequently about his views on abortion. He adamantly declared himself pro-choice - and for all of the right reasons. See for yourself in this CNN interview:
He gets it.
He understands, as I've stated before in this blog, that being pro-choice is not about being pro-abortion. It's about putting the trust in the women to make the choice for themselves. Women know what's best in their particular circumstances, and should be allowed to decide with that knowledge in mind.
Rightfully, he acknowledges that this is not an easy decision. I don't think any woman who has had a baby or an abortion would call their choice effortless. It requires a lot of talking, a lot of consideration, and sometimes discussion with a significant other or family members. No women turns to abortion lightly. It is only used when necessary.
Foremost, Obama understands that we need both means to prevent the unwanted pregnancy before it occurs, and make other options more available to women. This means proper and affordable birth control. It means appropriate sex education in schools. But it also means providing healthcare and inexpensive resources for single or low-income mothers, so that more women can honestly afford to keep the child if they desire.
Barack Obama understands that it really isn't about abortion: It's about Choice.
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