Brit Hume: Let’s Be Honest, Abortion is the Taking of a Human Life

At 81-years of age, Brit Hume, Fox News’ chief political analyst and former White House correspondent, has been around the block and seen his share of verbal gymnastic shows – especially in Washington, D.C.

He’s also at a stage and of a certain stature where he’s not shy or afraid to hold back.

Writing on X on Thursday morning, Hume responded to a post with his characteristic clarity:

“Yet another euphemism for abortion is added to the lengthening list: ‘freedom of bodily integrity.’ It goes along with ‘women’s health,’ ‘reproductive rights,’ and ‘bodily autonomy,’ to name a few.”

He then added, “To hear these terms, you might have no idea they refer to the taking of a human life.”

He’s right.

The rhetoric of radicals has been undergoing a gradual cleansing over the years, an attempt to mollify the middle and appear more reasonable. In reality, the activists are often just using soft words to describe dark deeds, especially when it comes to abortion. It’s a messaging war, and it’s first proposed and waged in left-wing think tank conference rooms and then deployed via various media channels.

Those of a certain age may remember the pioneering talk show host Rush Limbaugh stringing together a montage of soundbites culled from newscasts and newscasters all using the same word or phrase on the same day or night. He was able to demonstrate just how coordinated the Left’s communication could be. It was as if they were all sent a sheet of talking points, which they then dutifully followed as if a Hollywood script.

Other popular euphemisms in the radical lexicon include referring to patriotic believers as “Christian Nationalists.” An up and coming one is “Christo-fascist.” Brit Hume left out the “termination” of a pregnancy and the all-time classic, “a woman’s right to choose.” Never mind that a woman already has the right to choose not to sleep with a man and invite a pregnancy.

The list of others is long and getting longer. 

When parents want to protect children from perverted and confused sexual messaging, they’re not discerning but instead guilty of “banning books.”

If you’re in favor of strong borders, you’re “racist” and an “Xenophobe.” 

During the campaign, Trump supporters were labeled “nazis” and “fascists.”

Conservatives who push back against wokeness are accused of committing “microaggressions.” Any conservative person who highlights another race in the context of their life perspective can quickly be found guilty of “cultural appropriation.”

The “misinformation” label is now applied to anything progressives disagree with.

“Free speech,” “academic freedom, and “fairness” are considered unconditional virtues on the Left, but are conditional on the right. Conservatives are only free to say or write or support something that doesn’t make the other side uncomfortable.

While frustrating and downright silly, the rise in the use of euphemisms on the Left demonstrates that truth is intimidating. It shows that radicals are keenly aware that while they can’t change the facts, they’re determined to try and shade them and soften their sting.

Scripture confirms the power of our words. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits,” wrote Solomon (Proverbs 18:21). While the apostle Paul was addressing speaking in tongues, his response to the discussion might also apply to the idea of trying to obscure truth by speaking in vague terms.

“Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying?” he asked. “You will just be speaking into the air” (1 Corinthians 14:9).

Euphemistic terms of radicals might be vacuous, but they can also do irreparable harm if they lead people astray and try and soften sin.

As Christians, it’s our obligation to always speak truth and not be intimidated by the linguistic police who are determined to silence the bold and courageous.

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