WASHINGTON, August 16, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Catholic News Service (CNS), the official news service of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a story highlighting the “clear differences” on abortion between the two main presidential contenders. Speaking of abortion, CNS says “no issue shows a clearer distinction between the major party candidates, Republican President George W. Bush and Democratic Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts.” The article outlines the two stands stating, “As president, Bush has signed the ban on partial-birth abortions, which his administration has defended against court challenges; signed the Born Alive Infants Protection Act; reinstituted the “Mexico City policy” that bars the use of U.S. foreign aid to promote abortions in other countries; denied federal funds to the U.N. Population Fund; and nominated pro-life federal judges.”
Regarding Kerry CNS notes, “Kerry voted six times against the partial-birth abortion ban; was a co-sponsor of the Freedom of Choice Act, which would have prohibited states from placing limits on abortion; opposes parental involvement in minors’ abortion decisions; and has vowed to reverse the Mexico City policy and to ‘only appoint Supreme Court justices who will uphold a woman’s right to choose.’” jhw