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For better or for worse, the race for the 2008 presidential election is well under-way in early 2007. When it comes to the candidate du jour, he or she will predictably fall into the pro-choice or pro-life crowd on the abortion issue.

I look forward to the day when a candidate is asked for his views on abortion, suggests that he is pro-choice or pro-life, and then turns the table on the inquiring reporter, "Should my view really make a difference?"

Indeed, it would be quite refreshing if a presidential candidate acknowledged that, while he may have personal views on a specific matter, his role as president would be limited -- it's not the job or duty of the President of the United States to make policy on abortion (and many other issues, for that matter).