nomi@mtuxo.UUCP (n.harris) (07/05/85)
REFERENCES: <855@bunker.UUCP> <863@bunker.UUCP> <878@bunker.UUCP> <1060@mnetor.UUCP> <883@bunker.UUCP> <291@mit-Re: Re: Aborted fetuses in Cosmetics I think that abortion and use of aborted fetuses in cosmetics ARE separate issues. One is a question of whether abortion is murder. The other is the question of what to do with the aborted fetuses. I doubt anyone would claim that the fetuses are aborted for the sole purpose of using them in cosmetics. If you don't like the idea of dead fetuses being used in cosmetics, then don't purchase those cosmetics. Once something is dead, why do you care what happens to it? My dog died last week. Do you care if I burn the body in the fireplace, or if I make the dog's teeth into a necklace? Do you care if I mix the dog's remains with mineral oil and sell it as "Rejuvenating Dog Corpse Liquid"? The idea that dead things are somehow sacred and worthy of respect is outdated and superstitious. Nomi Harris mtuxo!nomi