I have a new word that is perfect for use in conversations between opposing sides in the abortion debate. It is not politically charged like the terms “pro-choice,” “pro-life” and “pro-abortion.” If you think about it, “pro-choice” really can be taken as either “pro-life” or “pro-abortion” anyway; it doesn’t define your true opinion very well.
Okay, I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. The word is “prolific.”
pro·lif·ic /prəˈlifik/ adj.
1. (of a plant, or animal, or person) Producing much fruit
or foliage or many offspring.
2. (of an artist, author, or composer) Producing many works.
Synonyms: fertile; fruitful; fecund; productive; rich
The appropriate definition is the first one, since it does
refer to a lot of fruit or foliage or, in this case, kids. The person who claims to be “prolific” is
stating that he or she likes many kids, which has to mean they like pregnancy
carried to term.
The coolness of the word is that it is sure to confuse the
opposition. The pro-abortion guy or gal
won’t really know just what the heck the user really advocates, and therefore
will have to listen on to try to determine the mindset and formulate a
response. There will actually be a debate
instead of a lot of name-calling.
Now isn’t that an improvement?
