On June 22, 2007, the House of Representatives met on Thursday to vote on whether or not to end a ban on giving birth control to oversea groups who favor abortion. This bill would challenge one of George Bush’s firm beliefs of foreign aid policy and therefore if the bill passes the Senate, our President is most likely going to veto the bill. Representative Nita Lowey, a supporter of the bill, had stated that the bill would help "reduce unintended and high-risk pregnancies and abortions ... and save the lives of mothers". However an opponent to the bill stated that by financially aiding a pro-abortion organization we are basically strengthening the policy of abortion. Although this debate may continue on, President Bush is expected to veto this bill not only to limit the powers of Legislature, but to support his views as the President.
The debate of abortion has been around for a long time and currently I’m not for or against it. Abortion has both its advantages and disadvantages, however, our President’s ability to veto based on his beliefs leaves me to wonder, what would happen if a President’s view and the people’s view collide? I partially agree with George Bush’s expectancy to veto, because a leader must establish firm beliefs in which they fully support, but what were to happen if one of his views opposed the view of the entire nation? As a leader, it is important to strongly articulate his or her views but can a leader reject the entire nation? This instance may never occur; however it just adds to my question: How much power does a President have? I chose this article because it discussed a popular debate between abortions and also gave me a clearer definition of a President’s power.
6 comments:
I feel that we should give birth control to oversea groups. It would save thousands. People who do not favor abortion should not be the only ones given birth control, overseas or within the nation. If not given to those who favor abortion, more deaths will occur (and by abortion) than neccessary.
On Bush's decision for which bills to be passed, I believe a president should base his/her decisions on the people, what they need and want. If his opinions only appealed to a minority group, only a small group would be satisfied.
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I agree with you on the dangerous fact that the president is declaring a veto plausibly based on his own moral beliefs. This brings into question whether he is also making other decisions based on personal judgments or for the public good. However, I guess by voting for a certain president, people are demonstrating their support for that president's decisions and beliefs and giving him the power to rule accordingly.
I think that this article involving the controversies of abortion signifies the form of government that the U.S. shadows. The U.S. contains a republic government, which provides opportunity to the citizens to express and enforce their personal beliefs. In this circumstance like many others, represents the clash of the public good and the power of presidency. The article quotes something that stood out to me, “…our President is most likely going to veto the bill.”. That statement shows the uncertainty of our President’s will power to make decisions that conflict with the people’s view. Even though this bill would challenge Bush’s firm belief and foreign aid policy, his contemplations weaken his given authority as President of the U.S.
i believe that having contraception aid is a big help. some people dont agree with abortion or birth control, but i believe it can help thousands of people
-jane
i dont think that they should make a ban on this because it saves lives. if bush vetos this bill too he will be making another big mistake and cause even more people to hate him
Birth control should be given to oversea groups because many of these groups are likely part of third world countries. If there are more unplanned pregnancies, the population will keep expanding and it is probably difficult as it is for families to support their children. Also, if the children were unwanted to begin with, this could affect the children negatively.
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