That's why in the first post, I said I'm pro-life but I was playing devil's advocate. :-)
The answer to fixing the juvenile crime problem lies in eliminating welfare pay-offs that encourage single mothers to procreate without husbands so they can live off of their fellow citizens.
You're right. But is that realistic? Social programs are the holy Grail. They cannot be removed.
So is stating that you are “playing devil’s advocate” a way to hide behind criticism without honestly disclosing your beliefs?
Yes, it is not only realistic it is the only way. your devil’s advocate proposition is illustrative of the apathy that has gotten us where we are.