The title of Dr. Michael McCutchen’s intriguing column is “ Drop the euphemisms and get uncomfortable when talking about abortion .” Euphemism are handy shields to ward off a confrontation—in the case of abortion— with its bloody, unforgiving, and pitiless reality. No wonder pro-abortionists have elevated euphemisms to an art form. The truth must be avoided at all costs.
In his essay, Dr. McCutchen begins by quoting historian Paul Johnson who observed “Euphemism is a human device to conceal the horrors of reality.” In his own voice, Dr. McCutchen writes, “Sociopolitical movements often use heavy euphemistic language to push agendas. One of the most prominent of these movements is the pro-choice movement.”
So what about the bedrock evasion? “The term ‘pro-choice’ is a self-endowed moniker abortion advocates use to describe themselves.” (Better to describe yourself than leave it to your opponents.) An obvious but important point to make is that the […]
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