Integrity, Schmintegrity, This Is Self-Preservation

Only this time, it's the elephants, and we are all the better because of it

In South Carolina and Nebraska, some Republicans in their state houses switched sides and killed draconian anti-abortion bills.

This was not a concern for the public welfare, nor was this an exercise in courage of any sort.

The politicians in question simply realized that these bills, particularly when they have the effect of preventing life-saving care for women suffering complications in pregnancy, are electoral poison.

I won't begrudge the cowardice of some Republicans, but neither will I laud it.

It serves the public weal, so it is a good thing, even if it is down by bad people.