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Cleveland, OH - Because of a recent media campaign blitz that has been set on on attacking Senator Barack Obama's "liberal" views on abortion and various other life issues, the Junior Senator from Illinois took the opportunity to clarify his position at a rally in Ohio last night. Senator Obama asserted that life-issues were and integral part of his health care plan, and were necessary to ensure that all Americans had the opportunity to take advantage of medical care that enhances the quality of life.
"The right-wing media is busy trying accuse me of saying that I want to kill babies," said Senator Obama, looking over the crowd, "that simply is not the case, and my record proves that. However, I believe that everyone should have the choice to leave their child in the hands of medical professionals should a procured abortion become unsuccessful or if they feel that they cannot bear the burden of responsibility of the child. Likewise, medical professionals should have a choice of whether or not to care for that baby. Sometimes caring for the child may not be the best medical option. You see, John McCain wants to take away the freedom of choice from everyone seeking and practicing good health care!"
Pausing under the cheers of the crowd, Senator Obama continued, "Furthermore, should a person also have an elderly or mentally handicapped relative that is in need of decent medical care, I say that they should have the right to bring them in as well. If doctors decide that the best solution is to neglect them until death so that their overall quality of life is better, then they should not have their professional medical opinions regulated by the Government."
The McCain camp argues that neglect constitutes a direct affront to life and the dignity of the human person. Senator Obama, on the other hand, says that it is "simply compassionate health care" and "should not be confused with religious banter." Both camps seem to agree that this is an important issue this election cycle, and have sought to make both of their positions clear to the voters in battleground swing states.
On a final note, Senator Obama assured the crowd that his views do not contradict the foundational beliefs of this country. Rather, they are simply a broader interpretation of what the founding fathers meant by life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. "Some people cannot be liberated or happy if their life is hindered by someone else. We will change that in 2008, I promise you that!"
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