"In my interviews with any judge, I never ask them their personal views on abortion." George W. Bush
Replace "abortion" with "slavery" to see how stupid that comment is. If he doesn't ask questions about such fundamental issues of how a person views the world, how can he ever trust them with such a position?
Bush is accepting the idea that abortion cannot be used as a litmus test. Of course, it is used as a litmus test: No judge is allowed to express opposition to abortion. That is why he said what he did. By accepting that assertion, he can never win.
Litmus paper is used to detect the presence of an acid or base capable of burning. Abortion certainly burns, at a rate of about 3000 lives per day. It would be wise to use a litmus test to keep clear of danger.
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