Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 30, 1988
Transcript:
Rick: Mr. Vice President! George Bush: Yes, you the liberal... Rick: Mr. Bush, if I understand your position correctly, you believe that abortion is murder... George Bush: Except in special cases, yes. Rick: You also endorse the death penalty for murderers... George Bush: Sure, but... Rick: Does this mean you favor executing the millions of women who choose to have abortions? George Bush: No, no, I now see that these women are victims who need help and love. Rick: The criminal as victim? Sir, isn't that being squishy-soft on crime? George Bush: Uh...okay, then we'll hold their doctors accountable! Rick: Then you favor executing thousands of doctors? George Bush: Look, we'll execute somebody okay? I'm still sorting out the details! Rick: How about executing the doctors' lawyers?