Why I Am Pro-Life and Not Politically Correct by Dr. Donald T. DeMarco

Political correctness is marketed on the basis of its simplicity, immediacy, and expediency. Therefore, it places morality on the flimsy and unreliable basis of political views that blow in the wind and grant preferences to some and not to others. It is willing to bend to the preferences of those who are in a position of power. Moreover, its inspiration does not lie in gratitude, but in convenience. I cannot espouse politically correctness since it is incompatible with valuing life. I express my gratitude for the gift of life by honoring its presence in everyone else who is living.

Consequently, I cannot approve the abortion of others. Others have life and their lives should be equally treasured and cherished. Secondly, my life is not something that I alone possess. Therefore life must be treasured for it stretches out from nothingness and opens the way to everything that is good for us. It is the gift without which we could do nothing. First, life is what distinguishes us from non-existence. There are two basic reasons why I am pro-life, though these reasons are intimately linked with each other. The title of this book represents an extended response to two questions: 'Why I am pro-life?' and 'Why I am not politically correct?' By answering the first question I am more than half way toward answering the second since it is not logically possible that being pro-life can be consistent with being politically correct.

Why I Am Pro-Life and Not Politically Correct by Dr. Donald T. DeMarco