The book presents an argument about a pro-life nonviolence. Pro-life nonviolence, or rescues, grew in three stages, in the 1970s, the early 1980s, then a dramatic expansion between 1985 and 1989. But then the movement faltered, and almost disappeared. Is it possible to revive it? Possibly -- but there are some conditions to be met now that weren't pressing in the 1980s. There are six pre-requisites that must be met before the movement can be rebuilt.
I highly appreciate how John undresses eugenics and its meddling in our foreign aid, the feminist movement, genetics, and so on. I was already aware of eugenics role in cementing abortion into our culture and laws, but I did not realize that literal Nazi eugenicists had their hands pulling the strings in the United States, many of whose legacies are being continued through so many facets of society.
His framing of anti-immigration laws and rhetoric as eugenic was eye-opening as well. I love how he seamlessly connected the issues of abortion and xenophobia together.
It is devastating and disgusting that such a hateful ideology (eugenics) has co-opted progressive labels and causes.