Shock sets in

The headlines are blaring. Shock is setting. How could it be true? The new candidate for the U.S. Supreme Court has denied that the Constitution protects a woman's right to an abortion! Never mind that the American Constitution never mentions abortion, it is taken as a point beyond contention that abortion is protected. It's the equivalent of saying "Billy Graham denies that the Bible is the word of God". Of course, the Constitution is the basis for the secular religion of America. How could such a thing happen?

Point to note for young conservatives. During law school, legal practice and time on the bench, never mention abortion to anybody. After all, if you said something negative about abortion 20 years ago, there is no way you'll ever make the Supreme Court.

Of course liberals use an interesting tactic, which is generally effective but is childishly easy to refute if you are looking for it. Never say, "I disagree with Billy-Bob's opinion." This is too subjective. Who is to say my opinion is better than Billy-Bob's. Instead, raise the stakes and use an equally subjective but much more effective statement like "I'm concerned Billy-Bob's views are dangerous." Reporters will never ask you why you consider them dangerous, because it gives them a great sound bite or headline. Remember, journalism is a business and headlines sell while truth doesn't sell.