bernie@watarts.UUCP (07/14/83)
On a slight tangent... One of the things that annoys be most about the anti-abortionists is the fact that they play off peoples' emotional responses, rather than use reasoned arguments. (Note: yes, there are a few anti-abortionists do try to use reason instead of emotion, but by and large the statement is true). Example: the anti-abortionists describe themselves as a "pro-life" movement. I am also "pro-life"; however, I do not feel women should be prevented from having abortions if they decide that is their best option. When an anti-abortion group describes themselves as "pro-life" they are implying that anyone who is in favor of legalized abortion is somehow "anti-life" (which is not the case at all). Before anyone responds that the anti-anti-abortionists are "pro-choice", let me point out that this is a far more descriptive label. "Pro-choice" groups are *not* advocating abortion; they *are* advocating freedom of choice for women. If they were "pro-abortion" they'd be saying "abortions are a good thing, everyone ought to have one" (which is clearly *not* what they're saying). There is no "pro-abortion" movement afoot; there is only a concerned group of individuals who feel everyone (yes, even women!) should have control over their own bodies, and that this is one of the most basic freedoms imaginable. --Bernie Roehl ...decvax!watmath!watarts!bernie