Abortion Quote by Scott Klusendorf
““Gregg Cunningham once said, “There are more people working full-time to kill babies than there are working full-time to save them. That’s because killing babies is very profitable while saving them is very costly. So costly, that large numbers of Americans who say they oppose abortion are not lifting a finger to stop it. And those that do lift a finger to stop it do just enough to salve the conscience but not enough to stop the killing.”8””
About This Quote
Source Article: "Abortion Debate and Moral Inconsistency", 2021
Many oppose abortion yet take minimal action; financial incentives make anti‑abortion activism insufficient to stop killings.
In simple terms: People’s actions often don’t match their stated beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with convictions.
Themes
ethics
public policy
activism
moral inconsistency
abortion
Mood
critical
thoughtful
motivational
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- voting
- advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
social responsibility
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people stay passive despite strong beliefs?
- What steps can increase effective activism?
A Different Perspective
Changing laws alone won’t stop the practice without broader cultural shift.
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