On the surface, both sides have valid points in this debate. The Pro-Life side is right that life itself is sacred, and deserves every possible effort to preserve, protect and defend it. But the Pro-Life side has become entangled with fundamentalist religious dogmas which they feel compelled to inflict over American society through legal means, in spite of the fact that most members of society dont agree with them. Perhaps the strongest argument in support of the Pro-Choice side is the fact that they arent trying to force their beliefs down the throat of their opposition. Theyre simply trying to keep the choice open and legal for individuals having to face the quandary of abortion in their personal lives. Freedom actually means having a choice, and freedom is an important concept in American society. Many women faced with an unwanted pregnancy will choose life, because being Pro-Choice is not the same as being Pro-Abortion. But if the concept of freedom is to have meaning in America, then personal choice must be preserved, protected and defended just as fervently as life itself. If life were automatically more important than personal freedoms, then every citizen who fought and died in wars defending this country and its values did so in vainwasted their lives. The Justices in Roe vs Wade made a solid, conscientious effort to comprise a thoughtful, fair and valid ruling in their decision. It was a remarkable effort and has stood both the test of time and a constant onslaught from the religious fundamentalist opposition. But religion has a nasty record pertaining to personal freedoms and an equally bleak one on valuing human lives. Jihadist terrorism is a valid ongoing example. Fundamentalist Christian terrorism committing murders of abortion doctors and/or abortion seekers or workers is another. Religion is not the best foundation upon which to lay ones moral argument. It sometimes seems the Pro-Life side is actually less Pro-Life than Pro-Fetus. Theres a significant difference. To truly be Pro-Life, life itself must be regarded as having an inherent, intrinsic, unquestioned special value all its own. The Pro-Life faction applies this standard to life in the fetal stage, but withdraws their love, support and concern for that same life once it is born. It is a strange behavior, and one that smacks of hypocrisy; for to care for an unborn fetus then withdraw that concern completely once birth places that former fetus in an environment that challenges its safety, health and/or welfare, is disingenuous, and doesnt deserve our support or respect.
Good post. Some comments: """It sometimes seems the Pro-Life side is actually less Pro-Life than Pro-Fetus.""" Totally true...and that's because it easier to control and punish women when the fetus is inside them....once the fetus is aborted or the baby is born the control freaks haven't even got a dream of controlling the women......so the fake concern for the fetus must be preserved... Oh, and the Anti-Choice/"Pro-Life" side has NO valid points, none. Life isn't sacred.....
