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Quote by: Pale RIder So why don't we eliminate all laws that have a basis in morality and leave such decisions to individuals?
By the way, there are laws outlawing lying. Purjury? Ever hear of it? |
Just because law and morality are not the same does not mean that we should avoid the intersection of the two. It just means that they are not identical.
Law is based on utilitarian societal needs, not on morality. That does not mean the two do not sometimes cover the same grounds. Speeding isn't immoral, but it is unlawful.
Yes purjury... this is not based on the morality of lying but on the fact that lying in court makes proceeding grind to a halt. It is also utilitarian.
What is the societal benefit of not allowing a viable option of abortion to a woman? Remember this is not saying abortion is the right or wrong thing to do, it is simply allowing the mother to make the choice for herself, without intervention by the state.