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Advancing abortion.


In his article "Denying Communion to Politicians" (June 4) Frans Jozef van Beeck writes: "I know of no Catholic politicians who have purposely pur·pose·ly  
adv.
With specific purpose.


purposely
Adverb

on purpose
USAGE: See at purposeful.

Adv. 1.
 sought to actively advance abortion; most are opposed to it 'personally'--a bad choice of words Noun 1. choice of words - the manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton
phraseology, wording, diction, phrasing, verbiage
." Van Beeck should realize that when a politician like John Kerry Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism.  expresses his support for unrestricted abortion with the enthusiasm that he does, he is advancing abortion, not just tolerating it. The "personally opposed, but" position is not only totally fraudulent, it is also dishonest and dishonorable dis·hon·or·a·ble  
adj.
1. Characterized by or causing dishonor or discredit.

2. Lacking integrity; unprincipled.



dis·hon
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JAMES P. WARD

Claymont, Del.
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Title Annotation:To the Editors
Author:Ward, James P.
Publication:Commonweal
Article Type:Letter to the Editor
Date:Jul 16, 2004
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