And now, let's have a debate

[zhie]

I'm bringing up the subject banned as a topic of discussion in every speech and english composition class I've ever had.

Abortion.

It has been announced that the United States Supreme Court is going to hear a case regarding late term abortion. Now, those of you who know my political and religious afiliations are probably well aware of how I would vote on such a thing, but, that's not so much the specifics of what I want to debate regarding this topic.

I think that abortion should be determined by the individual states in the union, and not by the national government. Discuss among yourselves. Feel free to expand upon the topic. I know, it's a hot and controversial one, but I think everyone who ganders by this journal knows how to play nice with each other.

If not, we can always just revert to having cheesecake if things get nasty...

Comments

[still-dorothy.livejournal.com]

Late-term abortion is heinous. I think that there is a certain point where it is too late. I think anyone considering a late-term AB should be told exactly what that means.

As for government deciding... I think a woman should have the right to decide, but there should be parameters.

I worked OB for years, so I know of what I speak. Late-term abortion is, again, heinous.

[lynsey-schadegg.livejournal.com]

I have to agree. I've seen cells...single cells mind you...react to their environment and show a small amount of 'intelligence'. Ever since then, I've concidered anything that is one cell or larger a living, sentient being. This is just a scientist's point of veiw. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

There has been abortion for centuries, regardless of its legality in any particular place, and I'm willing to bet there will always be abortion. Even if I do not agree in abortion in any sense, I would rather save lives by having safe, sterile places were abortion can be carried out than have women die trying to get back-alley operations.

Just my two-cents,

Lynsey