Abortion Bills in the South

[Getting Traded]

But viability is really a question of technology. Viability is based in part on what support systems are available to the fetus after exit from the womb. That is why these new bills are trying to force the Supreme Court to rule on the heart beat issue. If they can get the courts to recognize a fetus with a heart beat as a individual with rights, it could change everything. There is no guarantee the court will hear the cases though. More than likely this will stretch through the election cycle. Look for a spin that Dems are baby killers, chock full of anecdotes of late term abortions, and "viable" fetuses (feti?) being snuffed out, with the focus on the consequences of unwanted pregnancies, rather than the irresponsible ejaculations that caused them.

True, but like I said, every sperm or egg has the potential for life, so does that mean we have to pass laws against masturbation or even nocturnal emissions?

 

[Zombie]

True, but like I said, every sperm or egg has the potential for life, so does that mean we have to pass laws against masturbation or even nocturnal emissions?

We should probably monitor women 24/7 just in case they miscarry unknowingly and make sure they didn't inadvertently engage in any behavior that could have endangered that precious life.

 

[sirkickyass]

It's almost like none of the rest of you have figured that the entire purpose of civil law is to preserve the right to sin.

 

[Stars Fan]

True, but like I said, every sperm or egg has the potential for life, so does that mean we have to pass laws against masturbation or even nocturnal emissions?

No.
I think that until an egg has been fertilized it is just an egg. Sperm likewise is just an extension of the male...not new life. Not all eggs get fertilized, they pass through the monthly cycle unaltered, and the vast majority of sperm cells do not reach an egg to fertilize it. So separately an egg and a sperm cell are no more than pieces of the individual female and male. Only once joined do they have potential...so no preventative measures should be considered as threatening to the potential life.

The viability question, IMO, covers only fertilized eggs. As to when that egg develops into a sentient being is up for debate. I think the emphasis on what happens after fertilization is misplaced, and more discussion is needed on preventing unwanted fertilization. (See JazzGal's post for a great, thought provoking, discussion of who bears the responsibility and who the consequences of unwanted fertilization.) The Right is trying to move the determination of viability to the left, i.e. earlier in pregnancy, to limit the access to abortion, which they view as a moral wrong. However, many of these same groups or individuals also oppose free or easy access to preventative measures provided by Planned Parenthood (or other public agencies) and sex education. I think they are getting the cart before the horse. Let's give people (both genders) the knowledge (sex ed) and access to birth control to reduce the unwanted pregnancies. Until then, we should leave it up to those who bear the consequences, namely the women, to decide if and when an abortion is an option. It seems hypocritical at best for a bunch of men to decide for a bunch of women that they should bear the consequences for the (as Jazzgal says) irresponsible ejaculations of a bunch of men.

 

[One Brow]

No.
I think that until an egg has been fertilized it is just an egg. Sperm likewise is just an extension of the male...not new life.

Well, you're certainly allowed to think whatever you want. However, biologically, every ovum and sperm is a distinct haploid life form, taking part in the haploid-diploid life cycle of all sexually reproducing beings on earth. Sometimes the haploid cycle takes longer than the diploid cycle, in our population the diploid cycle is longer, but either way they are distinct life forms.

 

[jimmy eat jazz]

Abortion makes me queasy, but as long as women are not free to control their own reproduction, they will never be truly free.

 

[Stars Fan]

Well, you're certainly allowed to think whatever you want. However, biologically, every ovum and sperm is a distinct haploid life form, taking part in the haploid-diploid life cycle of all sexually reproducing beings on earth. Sometimes the haploid cycle takes longer than the diploid cycle, in our population the diploid cycle is longer, but either way they are distinct life forms.

C'mon Loid, you don't hap to be a dip about it. You are confusing me with science!

 

[jimmy eat jazz]

True, but like I said, every sperm or egg has the potential for life, so does that mean we have to pass laws against masturbation or even nocturnal emissions?

The LDS Church as 'laws' against masturburation. Not that they've had much effect other than to make lots and lots of boys/girls, men/women feel very, very guilty for engaging in a pleasurable, natural, and harmless expression of their sexuality.

 

[Zombie]

The LDS Church as 'laws' against masturburation. Not that they've had much effect other than to make lots and lots of boys/girls, men/women feel very, very guilty for engaging in a pleasurable, natural, and harmless expression of their sexuality.

All it did for me was make me very comfortable with lying to authority figures lol

 

[fishonjazz]

All it did for me was make me very comfortable with lying to authority figures lol

Lol this.
If you grow up in organized religious households then you better be a good liar

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[MVP]

Lets call this as it is. It is based on religious beliefs and thus it should never make into laws unless it is a religion based state. To me it is a step back into medieval ages, shame on Alabama and other states for forcing such idiotic laws.

 

[Deleted member 365]

Lets call this as it is. It is based on religious beliefs and thus it should never make into laws unless it is a religion based state. To me it is a step back into medieval ages, shame on Alabama and other states for forcing such idiotic laws.

But if republicans didn’t make laws like these, what red meat would they throw at their brainless base? That’s the whole perverted point about the Christian Right movement in the Republican Party. The party uses religious and identity politics to keep the base engaged while the actual politicians further the agenda of their donor class.