Comprehensive Assignment #6

The two bills on abortion that I read this week both involved government involvement in some degree. The bill originating in the Senate will grant money to organizations that provide information and resources for expectant mothers. Similarly, the bill originating in the House of Representatives wants to regulate abortions in order to ensure that they are not being performed on minors. This is an example of how government regulation and more government involvement in American citizens’ lives can be helpful. These bills are attempting to lessen the use of abortion throughout the United States. Exercising good citizenship, voters need to contact their representatives and let them know how they feel. As Republicans, the Senators and Congressman that I contacted might not be comfortable with this amount of government regulation. However, I have a responsibility to let them know what a good idea I think these bills are. If not, what decisions will they make? Although they have not written me back, I have received confirmation that my message was received. This means that my opinion and the opinion of other “Pro- Government Conservatives” (according to the survey) will be read and possibly impact legislation.