Letter to National Review

I have always respected National Review as a thoughtful magazine, dedicated to an honest rendition of conservative ideas.  But the David French article, "The South Secedes from the Culture of Death" is a complete joke.

To say that "abortion is America's second great sin" is ludicrous.  Surely you are aware that many religious traditions do not treat abortion as a sin.  And surely you are aware that it is wrong for the government to inject itself into the private and agonizing choice of a woman to have an abortion.  It is none of the government's business.  And it is certainly not in line with conservative tradition for the government to dictate how its citizens should live their private lives!

The article repeatedly talks about the fetus as if it is a living, breathing human being, which is false.  Phrases like "granting a woman the right to hire a doctor to kill her child" are thrown around so carelessly by French that it fatally damages the credibility of your magazine.

French praises the seven southern states which have passed severe anti-abortion bills.  He says "the Christians of the South are leading the nation" in defense of life.  Of 25 executions last year, all but three were in the South.  Now, tell me again how much the South respects life!

Please cancel my subscription immediately.