What Fallows, Sullivan miss on Obama’s abortion speech

James Fallows lauds it while failing to note its exclusionary side – that is, nowhere does Obama talk about people of no faith and their views on this issue. In another blog post, Andrew Sullivan even notes the speech as “deeply Christian” without questioning that.

“Hold firm to your faith and allow it to guide you on your journey. Stand as a lighthouse.”

And, no, not all atheists are pro-choice. Nat Hentoff is an obvious counter-example.

Yes, Obama was speaking at a Catholic institution. But, he could have had a different line, here or there, than he actually did.