What the FOCA? « The Washington Independent

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With so much focus and frenzy surrounding the inaugural fanfare of our new president, they might even try to strike the congressional coals while the fireworks are still hot. Some reportsposit that the Freedom of Choice Act could be swiftly reintroduced on the very anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade decision, Jan. 22, so be on the alert. But, because of the tricky political nature of publicly presenting and passing such a pervasive and controversial bill like FOCA, I believe the Obama machine must do all it can also to assist and distract conservatives and evangelicals.

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Those diversionary tactics might even partially include the reason why Obama chose Rick Warren to pray at his inauguration. Whether Warren is right or wrong for that position is irrelevant in light of their politically purpose-driven use of his presence and invocation. Warren could be used not only to appease conservatives and evangelicals, but to divert their attention and minimize their reaction to larger liberal efforts, like the underhanded pro-choice Trump card called FOCA. In short, Warren could be a lure that wags the dog for abortion’s proliferation, especially if FOCA’s passing is imminent.