Abortion and the Definition of Human Life~ Is the fetus a human being with sacred, inviolable rights, or is it just a clump of cells that might be inconvenient for a woman, much like a boil that can be removed at will? Mar 5, 2019 The recent controversy about New York’s Reproductive Health Act and its stipulation that abortion can take place up to the moment of birth, followed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s remarks which seemed to approve of infanticide have highlighted key variables in the arguments about abortion. Pro-choice feminists argue that it’s all about a woman’s right to do what she feels is best for her body, and that anyone arguing against abortion is a misogynist and a tyrant. This view rests on suppositions that are, in the opinion of many pro-life advocates, entirely untrue. They are:
So, let’s explore those three assumptions. The Fetus is Just a “Clump of Cells”To me, this is the heart of the argument. Is the fetus a human being with sacred, inviolable rights, or is it just a clump of cells that might be inconvenient for a woman, much like a boil that can be removed at will? The New York Reproductive Health Act (Senate Bill 2796) clarifies that babies in the womb are not persons. See the following url for the full text of the bill: The Senate bill states:
As reported by ChristianNews.net, in an article by Heather Clark on February 10, 2019, titled “NY’s New Abortion Law Allows Man Who Killed Pregnant Girlfriend to Get Away With Death of Unborn Child,” Anthony Hobson, who killed both Jennifer Irigoyen and her unborn child, was only charged with the mother’s death. Killing the child became irrelevant under the law, because the unborn child was not a person. The New York law also states (with emphasis added):
In the January 22, 2019 National Review article “New York State Senate Passes Bill Permitting Abortions up to Birth,” Alexandra DeSanctis wrote that the mother’s life or health was:
In my opinion, laws allowing abortion up to birth are possible because their proponents choose to believe that a child growing in a mother’s womb is nothing more than a lump of flesh. To me, this view is influenced by two primary motivating factors: 1. Babies Can be Seen as a Huge and Inconvenient Responsibility Having a baby that was not planned can be an enormous burden to mothers and their families. In some cases, mothers-to-be are overwhelmed with the consequences of bearing and raising a child, and choose abortion as a way out of their predicament. Although abortion can indeed be offered as a compassionate response to the mothers-to-be, it has also allowed abortion to become an all-too-convenient solution to any unwanted pregnancy. It is such an emotionally difficult procedure that it can sooth one’s conscious if the “fetus” is considered less than human—just a “clump of cells.” In essence, a “woman’s right to choose” can become an excuse for what many would call a narcissistic viewpoint. Peter Falkenberg Brown is a native of Portland. He's the Chairman of the Gray Republican Committee and is the Info/Web Committee Chair for the Cumberland County Republican Committee. He's passionate about writing, publishing, public speaking and film.
(Comments are moderated and must be approved.) EventsSCHOOL CHOICE BILL MARCH 14th DiscussionPRESS RELEASE RESCHEDULED!! NEW DATE The Gray Republican Committee is pleased to announce a public meeting on the topic of SCHOOL CHOICE FOR MAINE CHILDREN on Tuesday, March 14th, at Toddy Brook Café (925 Sligo Road) in North Yarmouth. There will be time for socialization beginning at 6:30; the program will start at 7:00. Our featured Speaker, State Representative LAUREL LIBBY of Auburn, will speak on a bill she sponsored, LR 835, "An Act to Advance Educational Opportunities for all students." At least four states have adopted school choice programs, and many others have either enacted some school choice provisions or are considering similar legislation. The Café will offer a variety of items from their regular menu. There is no admission charge. FMI please contact: Jack Wibby Gray 657-7737jackwibby@myottmail.com Thank you!FEBRUARY 28TH TODDY BROOKLaurel Libby WILL DISCUSS HER NEW SCHOOL CHOICE BILLNewsPress Release: Gray, Maine Republicans Open Headquarters on Main Street with Local Candidates and Ribbon CuttingGRAY, Maine - On Saturday morning, September 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the Gray Town Republican Committee officially opened a temporary headquarters at 13 Main Street, #6, in the small shopping plaza across from Cumberland Farms. The office will be open until just after November 8, 2022, Election Day.VOTE ON September 8th, 2020! Stop the Town of Gray from Overspending and Raising Taxes!A special vote called by the town of Gray on a Budget issue that they're trying to shove through without anyone noticing.Can You Help Us Reach 1,900+ Republican Voters in Gray?A Republican in Gray recently told me that she and her husband have been Gray residents for twenty years, but had NO IDEA that a "Gray Republican Committee" existed. Well... we have to fix that!We've been searching for cost-effective ways to let the 1,900+ Republican voters in Gray know that we exist and then inspire them to work with us to save America and Freedom. Gov. Mills: Open Maine Now!Gov. Janet Mills of Maine needs to dial back the abnormal fear of COVID-19. A MUCH bigger problem is the collapse of the Maine economy if she continues her Draconian Shutdown. The op/ed below is from Republican State Senator Rich Cebra.April 16 Letter to the Governor from Maine's Joint Republican Caucus 129th LegislatureOn April 16, legislative Republicans submitted a letter to the Governor voicing their own concerns along with questions from their constituents. The original intent was to allow the Governor to respond, rather than communicate through press releases.News organizations have subsequently obtained the letter with plans to report on it. Therefore, we are making it available, unfiltered, for the public to see. |