| I consider the whole "is a fetus a human being" and "whose rights are more important" debate a red herring on the part of the anti-abortion folks.
I contend the real issue is freedom of choice for all versus the imposition of the beliefs of some on all.
Freedom of choice does not require anyone to get an abortion, but allows those who wish to undergo that procedure, for whatever personal reason, to do so. Those who wish to refrain are free to do so.
Anti-abortionists would deny everyone the opportunity to have an abortion, whether or not they share the morals of those who ban it.
Why is the freedom to choose so frightening to some? Do they not trust themselves to do what they consider right? Do they require prohibitions to force them to comply with their own standards? |