I make it simple: It is not about 'life' it is about 'when does a 'self's existence' could possibly have an exclusive say in eliminating one's existence'
One has rights as a human citizen when they have the ability to draw their 2nd breath of our common atmosphere, assisted by machine or self powered by lungs.
In other words, when you are 'born'.
Until then, the only individual we can see, touch and communicate with is the mother. Ultimately, her rights as a survivor of birth trump those of 'unborn' humans yet to make the passage.
However,ultimately abortion is strictly a woman's issue; as such, my opinion does not matter as a male.
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timeasmymeasure
my position on this.
Date: 2011-11-09 03:47 pm (UTC)One has rights as a human citizen when they have the ability to draw their 2nd breath of our common atmosphere, assisted by machine or self powered by lungs.
In other words, when you are 'born'.
Until then, the only individual we can see, touch and communicate with is the mother. Ultimately, her rights as a survivor of birth trump those of 'unborn' humans yet to make the passage.
However,ultimately abortion is strictly a woman's issue; as such, my opinion does not matter as a male.