As far as abortion, I think that there are circumstances in which it might be necessary, but it should be rare, but not restricted. I believe the govt needs to stay out of our bedrooms and our bodies.
But I AM all for 'socialized' medicine, or free health care for all..as a former medic, what else would you expect me to feel?
I think that putting too much trust in the govt for anything is a VERY dangerous thing.
I think that you are right..when people are totally diametrically opposed, then there is nothing but arguing and debate going on, but when some of the interests and opinions are similiar, but others are different, there can be some common ground, without having things get too boring.




Can't get much better than that. 
I always thought it was righty tighty lefty loosy