If you know me, you may know that I’m pro-life. Then again, you might not. Even though I am passionately anti-abortion, I also know that if you disagree with me, I probably won’t convince you otherwise; I tend not to bring up the topic because it usually just fuels frustrations on both sides. However, I’m going to indulge in a mini-rant (don’t worry, just three points and you can skip the whole post and not offend me).
These three arguments really bother me. Here’s why.
- “Well, I wouldn’t do it, but it’s okay for other people.” C’mon now. Is it right or is it wrong? If it’s right, defend it already, and if it’s wrong, stop being so spineless.
- If we make it illegal, girls are just going to have back-alley abortions and it will be more dangerous for them. That’s like arguing to legalize rape so it won’t happen in dark corners and be more dangerous for the victim. The act itself is dangerous, and the crime is being committed either way. How about we make it cool to support pregnant girls the way it’s cool to support rape victims?
- It’s just a piece of tissue. Don’t even get me started on this one. If you are seriously presenting this argument, you probably aren’t paying attention and shouldn’t be arguing at all lest you make your own side look moronic.
There are certainly some issues (life of the mother, rape/incest, etc.) that are sticky. If you want to base your position on those (realizing their very limited applications, of course), that’s reasonable. Just don’t come at me with innane arguments that make no sense.
Okay, flame away.
