Monday, July 30, 2007

Ramifications of Delegalizing Abortion

This is an article EVERYONE should read. I have to thank a good online friend of mine for sharing this bit of info with me, but seeing as she takes her privacy very seriously, I won’t go so far as to identify her, but she knows who she is (thanks again for making all of us use that space between our ears).

Abortion is one of those hotly debated, emotional issues without a real right or wrong, black & white kind of answer. I also think the issue is exploited to distract and polarize anyone and everyone within hearing distance. That being said and knowing I’m probably stirring up a huge pot of controversy by even mentioning abortion the question remains pertinent... what kind of punitive action should be taken against women who have abortions should it finally become illegal?

Some pretty sticky questions need to be answered if this issue is to be fairly considered. Does it constitute premeditated (planned) murder if a woman decides to have an abortion? If that answer is yes, and it almost certainly will be, do we then pursue a death sentence? It seems counterintuitive, but what do I know?

**EDIT** Below is the YouTube video mentioned in the Newsweek/MSNBC article

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