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Originally Posted by WilsonFourTwo
It's a solid point you've got there.
The reason I don't believe the Conservatives are (or will ever) attempt to repeal abortion laws is simple......they can't get it done, and even trying will destroy the party.
My guess is that the socially liberal part of the Conservative party (which is WAY larger than the bible thumping group) would go into absolute hysterics if something like anti-abortion legislation were ever tabled. The supporters of the legislation would find themselves in the pogey office pretty darn quick.
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If I remember the private members bill last year, it would have made it illegal to coerce or force a woman to have an abortion, but the Conservatives made it a concience vote, and the vast majority of votes by the Conservatives killed the bill.
To me, it was a pretty smart move by Harper to try to show that his party wasn't a bunch of nuckle dragging knee jerkers socially conservative types.
I'm honestly surprised that Harper didn't bring this up.