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Perhaps the most popular argument in favor of abortion is the argument questioning unfortunate circumstances. Although, the ridiculousness of this argument is rather ironic. It’s supposed to justify an excuse for pro-choice people but instead creates a greater case for life.
For example, “Supporting a child costs too much so I need to have an abortion.” It sounds like there isn’t another option and it would be beneficial just to kill the baby. The logical fallacy in this example is the assumption that the child is just a “blob of tissue” that has no actual value and the mother has no other options. Therefore, it’s a preference choice.
What about the 17 year old who costs too much because he’s been to the ER more times than his age? What about the widow who costs too much because she can’t financially support herself? Do humans loose their value when they can’t support themselves financially? This is where it gets ironic.
Not only does an abortion cost money, it devalues human life. Why not just kill someone who is financially inconvenient for you? Because killing is murder and against the law, you can’t just kill someone you find inconvenient. Our value comes from the fact that we are human; not our monetary status.
“The doctor said the baby would be handicapped and I can’t deal with that.” Does a person loose their value if they can’t do certain activities that others can? What about the young woman who was told her baby wouldn’t be able to walk or talk but is now proud of and loves her daughter? What about the middle aged man who can’t move the lower half of his body? Are they less valuable than you or I? Of course not!
It is considered murder when a man goes into a school and shoots many innocent children. It is considered murder when a girl stabs her friend. It is considered double murder when a pregnant woman is killed. Why should it be okay for an innocent child to be murdered in her mother’s womb? Abortion should never be acceptable because all humans have inherent value.
For example, “Supporting a child costs too much so I need to have an abortion.” It sounds like there isn’t another option and it would be beneficial just to kill the baby. The logical fallacy in this example is the assumption that the child is just a “blob of tissue” that has no actual value and the mother has no other options. Therefore, it’s a preference choice.
What about the 17 year old who costs too much because he’s been to the ER more times than his age? What about the widow who costs too much because she can’t financially support herself? Do humans loose their value when they can’t support themselves financially? This is where it gets ironic.
Not only does an abortion cost money, it devalues human life. Why not just kill someone who is financially inconvenient for you? Because killing is murder and against the law, you can’t just kill someone you find inconvenient. Our value comes from the fact that we are human; not our monetary status.
“The doctor said the baby would be handicapped and I can’t deal with that.” Does a person loose their value if they can’t do certain activities that others can? What about the young woman who was told her baby wouldn’t be able to walk or talk but is now proud of and loves her daughter? What about the middle aged man who can’t move the lower half of his body? Are they less valuable than you or I? Of course not!
It is considered murder when a man goes into a school and shoots many innocent children. It is considered murder when a girl stabs her friend. It is considered double murder when a pregnant woman is killed. Why should it be okay for an innocent child to be murdered in her mother’s womb? Abortion should never be acceptable because all humans have inherent value.
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