ABORTION:
1) Taxpayer's money should never be used to fund an activity so many taxpayers find unacceptable.
2) One doesn't have to believe in God to know that if you plant a melon seed--you get a melon; if you plant a human seed--you get a human (unless something interferes). Any interference halts that human's right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".
3) However, if the human does not have the brain cells necessary to feel pain, is it truly hurt? Our current laws only allow abortion in those stages of gestation before such brain cells exist.
4) Those who believe in a superior being who keeps a tally of these matters, would have to conclude that it is wrong to interfere in this manner. However, they must also know that in America liberty dictates that they not impose these religious beliefs on others. They have the right to attempt to pursuade others, but not coerce them. I would insist that abortion include brochures to truly inform women considering abortion that their friends and family may consider them murderers and this may greatly impact their life.
5) Therefore, I am pro choice.
Copyright: Pearl Pullman 1/8/00