I have never been offended by an issue addressed on network television to the point of writing... until now. I am extremely angry that you would casually address such a serious matter of human life (RU 486) from a one sided view, as if there were no debate on the issue! How arrogant and superior due you think you are by introducing the subject with not even a nod to the depth of the issues, the millions of lives, and the years of debate beneath the surface! I would like to request that you do something to treat this issue with the texture and emotion it merits.

Quotes from the show: "I suppose you think this is going to get you more sex" and "that will give the pro-lifers something to scream about". How shallow. You dedicated an entire show to educating the world about terrorism, Islam, extremists, and profiling, yet an entire World War, even the Holocaust, pails in comparison to the vast expanse of over 30 million human lives that have been lost through abortion.

What gives you the right to take such a liberty? There was nothing even-handed or balanced about your obvious political agenda. I enjoy the West Wing and can tolerate the left wing slant on many of the important issues facing our country. I want you to give millions of Americans the respect they deserve by writing something that at least honors the validity that there are two sides to this issue.

Lest you think that I am an ultra conservative and not in touch with real life. Here are some quotes from some members of your club...

Kathy Ireland says, "I used to be pro-choice." While appearing on the TV show "Politically Incorrect," Kathy Ireland participated in a debate about abortion "rights" and whether or not Florida should approve "Choose Life" license plates. Kathy is against abortion and she defended babies in the womb by saying: "I was once pro-choice and the thing that changed my mind was, I read my husband's biology books, medical books, and what I learned . . . At the moment of conception, a life starts. And this life has its own unique set of DNA, which contains a blueprint for the whole genetic makeup. The sex is determined. We know there's a life because it's growing and changing."

Mel Gibson: On a 1990 Barbara Walters TV special, Gibson stated his opposition to birth control, infidelity and abortion. He said, "God is the only one who knows how many children we should have, and we should be ready to accept them. One can't decide for oneself who comes into this world and who doesn't. That decision doesn't belong to us."

Brooke Shields, Actress and Supermodel: "Too many people use abortion as a form of birth control. And that's very wrong. I could never, ever have an abortion." (Source: Redbook Magazine, 8/91)

Brett Butler - Former Los Angeles Dodger Great: "Making love is a wonderful thing between a husband and wife in marriage. God promises that He will bless that relationship. The marriage relationship will not be as fulfilling if you don't abstain from sex before marriage. There is a danger of bringing emotional scars into marriage if you have sex in relationships prior to marriage." (Source: Pro-Life America interview 1997)

A.C. Green, Basketball Player with the World Champion Los Angeles Lakers: "I'm proud to say that I am a virgin, and I don't hide the strength God has given me. You have to learn to respect yourself before you can start respecting other people." (Source: A.C. Green Youth Foundation, Inc., 1-800-AC-YOUTH)

Eric Clapton: Musician: "It sounds strange for me to be saying this, but I've come around to the idea that sex really is for procreation." (Source: You! Magazine, 8/95)

Dolores O'Riordan: Lead Vocalist, The Cranberries: "It's not good for women to go through the procedure [abortion] and have something living sucked out of their bodies. It belittles women. Even though some women say, 'Oh, I don't mind to have one,' every time a woman has an abortion, it just crushes her self-esteem smaller and smaller and smaller." (Source: You! Magazine, June/July 1996)

If anyone would like to write or contact the Producers of the show, here are the name and address... John Wells Productions, 4000 Warner Blvd., Building 138, Room 1106, Burbank, CA 91522, United States Phone: 818-954-1687 Fax: 818-954-3657 , V.P of Development - Jason.Clodfelter@warnerbros.com NBC Entertainment, 3000 W. Alameda Ave. , Burbank, CA 91523, United States, 818-840-4444 Littlefield, Warren President NBC Entertainment Ohlmeyer, Don President West Coast 818-840-4920 Zucker, Jeff President Frank, Ted VP Primetime Series 818-840-4313 Landgraf, John VP Primetime Series 818-840-4250 Levy, Robert VP Primetime Series 818-840-3501 McGhee, Charisse VP Primetime Series 818-840-4607

Lest you think that I am an ultra conservative and not in touch with real life

There's nothing out of touch about it. Abortion is slaughter, plain & simple.

Keep on speaking out until the barbarism is ended once and for all.

I am currently being *slaughtered* on a momma's group list I am on for being one of the few pro-life voices.

I can not EVER watch WEST WING, never-ever. Sheen should admit he's a dissenter Catholic and join some other religion.

Anyway PRO-LIFE all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting...I will write!

Thank you for the post. Incidentally, Sheen 'claims' he is pro-life. Just not when he votes.

good post...bump for activism.

"What gives you the right to take such a liberty?"

The Constitution does, but that doesn't make it right (ethically or morally) to abuse their forum to push their one-sided agenda. IMHO