There are competing rights, overlapping hypocrisies.
If we think of a world that over-emphasizes the right to choose, then we really are demeaning the concept of sanctity of a new life, especially in this materialistic, throw-away society.
If we have government intrude too fiercely in such a private decision, then we risk a loss of a very deep right, privacy.
No matter how hard each side demonizes the other, their arguments won't win me over to either side.
Talk about Solomon splitting the baby in the middle !!!
This truly is an issue with so many facets that neither side of the choose or not choose debate can have the right to demonize the other.
I think the ultimate solute is the continual debate, the continual re-assessing and re-updating ourselves on what is right and what is wrong on all the angles of this issue.
Process towers over solution.
I agree with much of what you say. But I'm the one who normally will throw flack back when flack is dished out. In regards to the abortion subject, I understand that there are different sides.... for and against. And I am also aware that this is a debate that will never end, as we will never get a complete and absolute agreement on how it should be addressed.
And since an absolute answer can not be reached, then the decision should be left to the individuals who are involved directly in that decision, and allow their own morals to take importance. If you're aginst abortions, then you have your child..... you're still given the choice. If you require an abortion based on very serious reasons, such as health, or otherwise, then you can make the hard decision in having one..... but you're still given the choice.
^ In this manner, both sides still get to promote their arguments and still able to practice their own morals and beliefs..... those who believe you are right, will follow suit, and thus, you will either get more or less people on your side.... but at least it is fair.
To me personally, the abortion thing shouldn't even be an issue in the debate for who runs as president/vice, as it shouldn't be any of their business to impose their own personal morals onto everyone else in this matter.... because the solution isn't absolute.
Unfortunatly, the Republicans made it an issue, and they seem to be geared to try and change the laws to suit their side of the moral meter if they get into power.... and them making the decision for everyone else is what I directly oppose.
I myself may end up having a child in the near future.... I've already thought about it a while ago that I'm ready and perhaps willing to have a child when it comes that time..... I will most likely not pick abortion as an option..... but that doesn't mean I feel others shouldn't be given the right to choose for themselves.
So they created the flack on this subject, I will only counter what I read and hear in order to keep the debate balanced. I mean, if I and others like me kept our mouths shut on this, then gradually the other side would start being heard more, more people will think there's no problem in controlling other people's lives and privacy, and it may very well occur. I don't think it is right based on principles, that they shouldn't be playing around with this topic to get themselves a foot in the door.