Re: Fed judge: Texas abortion limits unconstitutional
This is a fascinating point of view that I have never seen applied to abortion. But it is as unConstitutional and discriminatory as things like not allowing blacks to live in your community, gays not to live in your community, or not to allow bi-racial or gay marriages in a community...because (very sadly) there are people that feel those things are abominations as well.
You do not have a 'right' not to be offended. Such things do not even AFFECT you. And they are personal and are none of your business (which is what Roe vs Wade is based on). Certainly no place for the govt to interfere (I believe the govt shouldnt be involved in marriage, period).
Not to mention that there are also many people in the community or society that DO NOT feel as you do, we are not a homogeneous society.
So again...you are entitled to your beliefs and opinions, but not allowed to force them on others. You didnt explicitly say you would vote for such law but it's my impression that you would. I apologize if I'm incorrect.
for one your argument is skewed because, blacks, mixed, gays, et al. are allowed to live, and are protected under the law to do so,that's the argument. Further, in a free society, you've got to allow, so long as all people are equal in the eyes of the government, you must allow discrimination between others as it is a matter of free association.
You do not have a right to offend. Certainly they do. They're a black spot on society. I live in society, no? Correct, so much so that they should be as far removed from my community as my fellow members of the community see fit.
Correct, that is why social issues must be localized. Not one size fits all blanket over the nation.
Correct, as you aren't entitled to set up little death camps where ever you please.
As a Federal law, I believe it is a mistake, as a State law I believe it is a mistake -- either for or against.
The interesting thing here is that for eons counties in certain states have been known to be "Dry". That is, no liquor can be bought or sold within county lines. No one ever seems to be up in arms about this, but yet if you try to use the same principles with abortion, allowing or disallowing something as egregious as this to fall within the county level of government's purview than everyone wants to talk about choice, and it is a great oppression that can't be allowed. (notice I was making a comparative argument over the principles and not abortion v. liquor)
It is a case where you want to have your ideology spread far and wide, not taking into account other people's attitudes, feelings, and beliefs.
So again, you are just as much trying to force your attitude and beliefs on others as you claim that others are doing to you. Which is why this and every other social issue must be localized.
This ends now. It is off-topic and flame baiting. So, folks, further off-topic, personal or flamey baiting comments will cause points and/or swift kick out of the thread.
