Pastore: Jim, I want people to get a street-level understanding of what’s going on. Tell me, how many people and organizations does the National Right to Life represent?

Bopp: We have 50 state groups and 3,000 local chapters. In other words, we’re not a small group of lawyers in Ann Arbor Michigan. We are a representative group from the grass roots up and this is the considered judgment of thousands of chapters all through the United States.

Pastore: In your understanding, the Thomas More Law group is equivalent to one of those 3,000 chapters, correct?

Bopp: Well, not even a representative group, it is just a group of lawyers. They’re a wonderful group of guys, they’re smart lawyers and we’re really glad to have them on our team….

Pastore: So, if I liken this to a military metaphor, you’re the general saying, “Look, I’m responsible for the lives of all of my men and women in this war. If we risk this one assault, and I understand you’re really eager, it could end up costing the lives of tens of thousands of men and women. Now is not the prudent time to do what you’re suggesting, though I appreciate your courage and your willingness.”

Bopp: Of course. There have been many battles lost, wars lost, countries lost, because battles have been fought prematurely and imprudently. Our job for the unborn is to use judgment and prudence to do what is possible, not to risk it all on some risky strategy in which the only prospect for success is for divine intervention. God works on His time. Our job is to be prudent and use good judgment.

Frank Pastore is host of “The Frank Pastore Show,” recognized by the National Religious Broadcasters as Talk Show Host of the Year in 2006. His program is heard on KKLA in Los Angeles 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Frank at Frank@kkla.com.