I want to thank the People’s Press Collective (PPC) for their 2008 ballot guide.

Today I want to talk about Amendment 48: The Personhood Amendment.

The PPC states in their ballot guide that this Amendment is wrong not becuase of religious reasons but because the vague wording will play havoc with Colorado laws.  I would add that it will certainly be shot down by the Supreme Court even if it passes.  As a Libertarian I do not oppose this measure on strictly religious grounds.  I oppose it on “leave me the hell alone” grounds.  The same grounds I will oppose many other amendments in this election.  This particular amendment just happens to be of the pesky religious right “we are morally superior and will now beat you over the head with our Bibles” variety, instead of the pesky Socialist “we are here to take your money to give to the needy” variety.  My message to the religous right is the same as it has been for years.  If you don’t like abortion, line up and adopt these unwanted babies instead of having the government enforce your self-righteous moralism.