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Before the Shooting Begins, by James Davison Hunter

- Abstract

James Davison Hunter has written a temperate book about the volatile subject of abortion—more precisely, about the debate that has swirled around our abortion laws for more than two decades.

No one could be unfamiliar with this debate. Abortion has become the preeminent “single issue” of our time. It divides the Republican party, and even alienates many pro-life Democrats from their President. Every candidate for national office must have a stated position on the issue.



About the Author

Daniel Casse is a senior director of the White House Writers Group, a Washington, D.C. communications firm.