Let me tell you why. At present, the average American, although he or she may have an opinion about abortion, does not have a strong conviction about the issue. Moreover, unless the average person is compelled to confront the issue, directly or indirectly, perhaps through a crisis pregnancy, there appears to be no reason to think twice about the matter. It is sad, but true. And to be honest about it, being an average American myself, I can understand why this is so.
Many people feel uncomfortable dealing with controversial issues.
Others simply lack the interest to sit down and study the philosophical, theological, moral, social, medical, emotional, and political arguments for and against abortion, or any other controversial issue for that matter. Make it a powerful story , and you'll captivate his or her heart and mind enough to make the case that abortion, like slavery, must be abolished. A few years ago, I set out to write such a story. At this point, however, I should mention that my motivation for this task was also personal. I am the father of three adopted biracial children and I had the opportunity to get to know the birthmothers of my two oldest children, women facing crisis pregnancies.