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For many people the abortion issue is driven by deeply held spiritual beliefs. There is little or nothing that can compare to the power of one's "absolute" belief in some aspect of their religion. Many would rather die than compromise their belief(s). These folks cannot be bought and cannot be pressured to change. This abortion issue may the single most difficult issue to work out for a compromise.

I have my doubts that the Dem's can do it, the fat lady may be sitting for a long while.