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Originally Posted by James81  It can be a necessary evil (don't get too hung up on that word evil, I'm just using the expression loosely). That is, given the way our society is right now, I can see why it's necessary. In a perfect world, it would be unnecessary. |
I agree, I think. Everyone's definition of perfect world is a little different.
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My main issue is that people are unwilling to call it what it is: killing a potential baby.
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In my experience many people will admit that, although what people will say isn't really that important. Ejaculation and menstruation also kill potential babies, the issue is always about where we draw the line.
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And my issues with the prochoice side have always surrounded that, but in every discussion I've had about it, they try to make it about a womans rights issue, which it is, but it is ALSO a baby's rights issue too. I don't believe in the arguements that say it's not a person or that it's not alive. And that is not up for debate IMO. It is a person and it is alive. Period.
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It is a human and it is alive. I know it's very common to not make a distinction, but their is one. Human DNA = human. Legal rights and specific ethical obligations = person. So, the question seems to be, where do you draw the line, and why?