Politicians Sure Hate Taking Stands
Latest data point: Bart Stupak's complaint's in today's Politico. In many times and places, men have braved death to stand up and fight for their beliefs. In the United States in 2010, nobody suffers such a fate - but your office may have to take a lot of phone calls at odd hours of the day.
Latest data point: Bart Stupak's complaint's in today's Politico. Here is a chance for the anti-abortion politician to stand up and fight for his declared beliefs, possibly altering the course of history. In many times and places, men have braved death in situations like these. In the United States in 2010, happily nobody suffers such a fate - but your office may have to take a lot of phone calls at odd hours of the day. About which Stupak says, "It's been a living hell."
The ideal outcome, Stupak said, might be for the House Democratic leadership to get the votes they need without him and for the bill to pass.
“You know, maybe for me that’s the best: I stay true to my principles and beliefs,” he said, and “vote no on this bill and then it passes anyways. Maybe for me is the best thing to do.”
Profile in courage! And one more reminder that the stiff upper lip is not an American quality....