Rejecting the Brutality

Alexandra DeSanctis (“Pro-Life, Post-Roe,” May 30) beautifully articulates the way forward for the pro-life movement if the Dobbs draft opinion holds, ushering in a new, post–Roe v. Wade era. For decades, the Court-imposed status quo of abortion on demand until birth has quashed debate over abortion — wounding women, families, our discourse, and the fabric of our nation. If Roe is removed, we will have an opportunity to have a national debate about serving women and saving lives.

Those who have falsely claimed that abortion is an easy fix have abandoned women to the misery of abortion. In contrast, over 2,700 pregnancy centers come alongside women who bravely carry to term despite their trying circumstances. Now more than ever, the pro-life movement has an opportunity to join forces with communities to empower women and families. Supporting the life-affirming safety net is the goal of Her PLAN, a project of the Susan B. Anthony List Education Fund.

Millions of Americans such as I, who mourn the loss of more than 63 million lives under Roe, are eager to see the human rights of the unborn swiftly and fully recognized in law. Some states will move quickly to save lives, but in others, the road will be longer and harder. We must be patient and determined as we work toward a national consensus that embraces the unborn and their mothers. Federal protections for the unborn will ultimately come through a robust and respectful debate that leads the public to reject the lie that our success as women is dependent on the brutality of abortion.

Autumn Christensen Vice President of Public Policy Susan B. Anthony List

Correction

“Tours of Duty” (Andrew C. McCarthy, May 30) spelled the name of Gerald Ford’s second attorney general as “Ed Levy.” In fact, his surname was “Levi.”