In our system of democracy, we the people govern the nation, and do so especially by exercising our right to vote. When we enter the voting booths, we do not cease to be Christians, exercising the wisdom God gives. The Gospel makes it clear that the Christian is called to serve. Those in public office are also called to serve. This means taking account of the needs of all and protecting the lives of all.
Abortion does exactly the opposite.
It ignores the most fundamental rights of an entire segment of the public. Support for abortion cannot be reconciled with public service, and it is up to the Christian community to make this clear to the rest of the nation. The first reading speaks of the promise of return from exile. Our nation allows child sacrifice, most vividly exemplified by partial-birth abortion. Our national elections give each of us a chance to participate in bringing our nation back to moral uprightness before God.