Mandate Sonograms but cut pre-K?

In the Fort Worth Star Telegram newspaper, opinion writer, Linda Campbell recently posted her latest column, “Would Jesus mandate sonograms but cut pre-K?” Campbell argues that the “government has a role in protecting life,” however, why are they mandating sonograms to prevent abortions and proposing tons of cuts towards public education and medical facilities? It makes no sense! Campbell’s argument is directed towards Republicans with the assumption of their Christian religion. She attacks the religion with quotes straight from the Gospel of Matthew regarding how he was always there caring for everyone from homeless to the imprisoned. Campbell also specifically quotes where the gospel states “Let the children come to me…for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” I believe her intentions were to imply children are supposed to be looked upon with open hands; however, I don’t believe she chose the best quote to support her argument in this section. My interpretation of this quote suggested plain and simply that children belong in heaven. Therefore, the drastic cuts she speaks about, being made towards education, next are not sufficiently supported. Campbell makes a good point towards that fact that the government highly praises unborn children. Yet, when it comes down to caring for these young beings our state’s ratings is amongst the lowest in aiding them and the government continues to purpose cuts towards programs already assisting the less fortunate children. Overall, Campbell says the government should make cuts towards "unnecessary luxuries", instead of taking money away from the education of children and the less fortunate. This argument definitely makes a good point. I can see how there is inconsistency in what is being enforced and what the government is currently purposing.