May 15th 2024.
In his new book, former presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson has caused quite a stir by advocating for a national ban on abortion. While he often agrees with his former boss, Donald Trump, this time he is taking a different approach by pushing for legislation that would "guarantee the right to life" for all American citizens, including unborn babies. In his book, "The Perilous Fight," Carson writes, "What is needed is legislation that guarantees the right to life for all American citizens, including those still in the womb. Therefore, we must be boldly vocal about saving our fellow human beings through the legislative process. They are counting on us!"
This is not the first time that the retired pediatric neurosurgeon has spoken out against abortion. Back in 2015, during his presidential campaign, he made controversial comments on NBC's "Meet the Press," comparing women who have abortions to "slave owners." He stated, "During slavery - and I know that's one of those words you're not supposed to say, but I'm saying it - during slavery, a lot of the slave owners thought that they had the right to do whatever they wanted to that slave, anything that they chose to do. And what if the abolitionists had said: 'You know, I don't believe in slavery. I think it's wrong, but you guys do whatever you want to do'? Where would we be?"
However, Carson does believe that abortion should be allowed in cases where the mother's life is in danger. But he stands firm on his stance that exceptions for rape and incest should not be made. He stated, "Rape and incest - I would not be in favor of killing a baby because the baby came about in that way."
In addition to advocating for a federal abortion ban in his new book, Carson is also calling for a return to conservative values. He believes that men should take on the responsibility of leadership in their families and that the decline of the American family must be addressed. One of his proposed solutions is to put an end to no-fault divorce laws in the United States. These laws, first signed into effect by Ronald Reagan in 1969, allow couples to file for divorce without having to prove any wrongdoing by their spouse.
Many conservative politicians, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator JD Vance, agree with Carson's stance that these laws contribute to the degradation of the American family unit. As Carson's name has been mentioned as a potential running mate for Trump, his views on abortion could potentially have an impact on the decision. According to Newsmax, Trump has previously stated that he believes the issue of abortion should be left to the states to decide. He said, "You don't need a federal ban...Roe v. Wade...wasn't about abortion so much as bringing it back to the states. So the states would negotiate deals. Florida is going to be different from Georgia, and Georgia is going to be different from other places."
While the Trump campaign has yet to announce a running mate, Trump and his team have been preoccupied with his ongoing criminal trial in New York City, which has been taking up four days a week.
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