In the game of politics, social issues are used to emotionally influence an individual to secure votes. Within the complex debate, facts and logic are overshadowed by the emotional response from the individual. The worst social issue to exchange opinions on is abortion. The two opposing viewpoints clash into an ugly argument that accomplishes nothing. When it comes to the discussion and the fundamentals of this subject, the two largest American political parties and their platforms clearly state what side of the issue they are on. Republicans support the pro-life stance and democrats support the pro-choice stance, and it is these beliefs of each party that influence the legislation of abortion.
Not only have party platforms changed in stance, beliefs, and ideology, but also in importance to politics and the political process. In an editorial in The Atlantic’s Politics & Policy Daily, Daniel Disalvo and James W. Ceaser explained how the importance of party platforms has changed throughout American politics. They quote political scientist, Sandy Maisel, to point out that “platforms drafted after the 1972 presidential nomination reforms were basically “candidate platforms.” Today, candidates, politicians, and citizens do not pay attention to the platforms because they have become predictable. Society is more interested in the action, especially on …show more content…
In addition to expanding the availability of affordable family planning information and contraceptive supplies, we believe that safe abortion must be part of comprehensive maternal and women’s health care and included as part of America’s global health programming. Therefore, we support the repeal of harmful restrictions that obstruct women’s access to health care information and services, including the “global gag rule” and the Helms Amendment that bars American assistance to provide safe, legal abortion throughout the developing world (pg
Not only have party platforms changed in stance, beliefs, and ideology, but also in importance to politics and the political process. In an editorial in The Atlantic’s Politics & Policy Daily, Daniel Disalvo and James W. Ceaser explained how the importance of party platforms has changed throughout American politics. They quote political scientist, Sandy Maisel, to point out that “platforms drafted after the 1972 presidential nomination reforms were basically “candidate platforms.” Today, candidates, politicians, and citizens do not pay attention to the platforms because they have become predictable. Society is more interested in the action, especially on …show more content…
In addition to expanding the availability of affordable family planning information and contraceptive supplies, we believe that safe abortion must be part of comprehensive maternal and women’s health care and included as part of America’s global health programming. Therefore, we support the repeal of harmful restrictions that obstruct women’s access to health care information and services, including the “global gag rule” and the Helms Amendment that bars American assistance to provide safe, legal abortion throughout the developing world (pg