In political arguments involving health care, there is a necessity for open, respectful and non-judgmental discourse. This is the argument for life, I will treat opposing opinions with respect, and I hope for readers to give me the same courtesy.
Scientifically, it is impossible to conclude exactly when a fetus becomes a human being and gains “personhood.” Because this is the case, we face a critical dilemma. Potentially deny women the opportunity to make a choice, or potentially end a life.
Let me first say, no one comes into the pro-life side of the debate and is of the opinion that women should not have full freedom to make choices, this is not a movement to degrade and suppress women.
Back to the dilemma mentioned earlier. Because there is now way to assuredly know when life begins. We, just like in math, must assume the lowest common denominator. That is conception. This point, clearly makes the “most” morally correct choice, Pro-Life.
Many of those who find themselves in the Pro-Choice camp ask; “Even if you support life, why not leave the choice to the mother, not the government?” On the surface at least, this is a decent question.
My answer somewhat follows the libertarian train of thought. People are generally good, however, government exists to both protect rights, and more importantly, to protect the lives of the governed.
As someone with libertarian views, my greatest desire is that we retain choice as individuals. However, that freedom only extends until we negatively effect the life’s of others. A lack of this second point is not libertarianism, but anarchy.
Since Roe v. Wade, it is estimated by the C.D.C. that 60 Million abortions have been carried out. About 700,000 a year.
Those who are Pro-Choice like to make their argument rape, incest, and threat to life centric. However, these three numbers only make up 5% of abortions preformed each year. 90% or 630,000 abortions every year are considered “elective.”
These numbers don’t make sense, since a homicide of a pregnant mother is punishable with the sentence of “DOUBLE homicide.” Imagine the good that those 630,000 people could do. The potential is staggering. Perhaps we’ve missed finding a cure to diabetes, cancer, or AIDS because the person who would have accomplished this wasn’t allowed to live.
Please know, I am not an angry, patriarchal conservative. As far as feminism means equal social status and treatment in the workplace, I am one. I am a member of a group who strives for obtaining equal rights for all. Especially those who are the most vulnerable, the unborn.
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