“The perfect is the enemy of the good.” This axiom, usually attributed to Voltaire, warns against sacrificing a very good thing in pursuit of something better – or perfect – that may never be attained. It often proves good advice. When applied to the pro-life movement, however, it too often creates a willingness to accept any new measure that has the potential effect of reducing the number of abortions each year, no matter what the exceptions or ultimate message and impact of the action. Thus,...