The most interesting evidence that the difference between r…

The most interesting evidence that the difference between right and left can be understood in terms of time preference, and more particularly to do with the theory of baboons and gibbons, are their stances on abortion. I don't think there is another theory that explains why the left is so rabidly pro-abortion and the right so adamantly anti-abortion. If you are anti-abortion, that is like saying that you should not use a stop-loss when you make a trade. Clearly, this is a long-term position because it does not allow you to say that you made a mistake and go back on your earlier position. If you are some kind of gibbon who must establish territory before you have children, then you would say that it is wrong to have children when you are not ready for them. On the other hand, if you are a baboon who has to be ready to take advantage of every opportunity then abortion is an important part of your strategy. The abortion debate today mirrors the early Christian conflict with pagans over exposure of infants--an acceptable practice among pagans that Christians refused to practice themselves and eventually abolished.