Certainly with most things (not just abortion) people have opinions/beliefs on the matter based solely on what they were taught, how they were raised, etc. It makes sense since if they have never been through the specific life experience and so they have to base their opinion on moral upbringing. However it does make them extremely naive.

Santorum's opinion on whether abortion should be allowed when the mother's health is on the line changed after his wife's health was on the line. Yes it's flip flopping, yes he's a hypocrit, and he was an ignorant fool. But what I want to know is has his opinion on the matter changed? Is he now open to the idea of abortion when the mother's health is in danger or was his wife's pregnancy just a "special circumstance"? Because if he has changed and he's at least willing see thing's differently, then I can sort of respect that (sort of). But if his mind hasn't changed and his political stance is the same then fuck that guy.

Dick Cheney is another example. The super Neo-Con's daughter comes out of the closet and now he's for gay rights. The irony is huge, and I had to laugh when I heard it, but part of me has to give him props for changing his mind on the issue.

Edit: Although the hypocritical bullshit could be avoided if they weren't all narrow-minded twats to begin with.

However, when I see politicians preaching against gays and lesbians and then sneaking off to get plowed in the ass by a stranger, that's not the same thing. Those guys are assholes and hate mongers. If there is a hell (and there isn't) I hope they burn in it.