Remember when Iraq invaded Kuwait, and we got stories about how the invaders were pillaging the hospitals and throwing babies out of the incubators and onto concrete floors? The outrage led to full support for Bush Sr's Desert Storm.

Well, it turns out it was all a propaganda hoax for exactly that purpose. So when we read about horrific acts we really need to question the validity of the events themselves, as well as who is behind them.

That's the problem with "motherhood" issues. They invoke such a strong emotional response that they kind of hijack reason. Propagandists and manipulators know that, so when you hear someone like Trump mention "beautiful little babies," you should be very cautious about drawing conclusions - especially the ones he wants you to believe.

I like Ms Freeland's approach to this matter. She is far more pragmatic and objective. I trust her judgment.