Recently, President Obama was invited to the commencement ceremony at the prestigious Norte Dame University. With Notre Dames deep seeded root and affiliation with the Catholic Church, it was no surprise protestors of Pro-Choice would use the President’s visit as an opportunity to voice their dissent on the issue of abortion. Protestors rallied outside the commence ceremony of the 2009 graduating class. Inside the commence ceremony, protestors were removed during President Obama’s address to the Notre Dame Graduates and faculty. During his address, President Obama did acknowledge the controversy of abortion which surrounded his visit, suggesting Americans should engage in “open and fair minded words” when debating the issue of abortion.
President Obama called for all to consider the Light house and Crossroads: "A light house that stands apart, shinning with wisdom of the Catholic tradition, while the crossroads is where difference in culture, and religion and convictions can coexist with friendship, civility, and hospitality, and especially love."
Attempting to find middle ground over the decades long debate over Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life, President Obama understanding there may never be total agreement on the polarized issue of abortion, solicited bipartisan support to:
- Reduce abortion,
- Reduce unintended pregnancies,
- Make adoption more available,
- Provide support to women who do carry their children to full term
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