More Vapid Abstractions (and misunderstandings?)

Patterico has a quote from Miers at a 1992 ABA meeting, where Miers explained why she understood why abortion rights' advocates were so vehement":

When you understand, as I do, that the choice issue is inextricably entwined with the debate of total freedom for women, for empowerment, you fully understand the depth of caring and emotion which accompany the efforts like those in support of this resolution.