Candidates should protect right to life

I read a recent comment regarding the integrity of the candidates running for office.

There are many circumstances where the protection of human life is threatened, so I understand that when one votes, he or she needs to vote based on his or her conscience.

Given this, I can't help but think that if a candidate will not protect the most vulnerable and most defenseless human being, an unborn baby, he or she may lack the integrity needed when confronted to make a decision to protect any life. Whose life will he or she choose to be more worthy of living?

There is a disconnect when a candidate will protect one human being over another. Integrity in a candidate is crucial.

The fundamental right in our constitution is the right to life. I hope our elected officials will protect this basic right.

Julie Roche

Libertyville