Before you argue with someone, make sure you know exactly what you are arguing about. Also, it is a good idea to make sure you’re arguing about the same thing. People don’t always agree; sometimes the argument is legitimate, sometimes not so much, and other times each person is arguing about something the other is not. The famous example of the latter is abortion. Pro-lifers argue that abortion is immoral, murder, etc. while the pro-choice people say that women should be able to choose whether they want an abortion or not. Well, no wonder this argument never stops! They’re both talking about different things. There are plenty of people who happen to be pro-choice who do NOT like the idea of abortion but they’re pro-choice because they think that the one carrying the fetus should be able to choose. (Hmmm, that’s sounding dangerously close to a first amendment right if you ask me).
These kinds of arguments are always fascinating to listen to because they go around and around like a giant circle, it never stops. Is there a way to find some common ground on this subject, to give the argument direction? Only time will tell, I suppose. What do you think?
Hehe, I couldn't agree with you more. It turns into a huge circle of arguments that we get entwined in and can't get loose. Feelings are hurt, people are not understood and there is no success or progress.
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It can be a fine line between opposing ideas. Whether you agree or disagree it is all an opinion. You can state cold facts leaving all opinions off and it really doesn't mean anything. It really only means something when you add your opinion to something.
You presented the idea of abortion. If you just stated what that means and no opinion it is just a statement of fact. However when you start "coloring" in your grammer and sentences you have picked a side.
I am for abortion. I believe we have enough people on this planet and if you don't have it in you to care in all ways for a beautiful baby when it comes into the world putting yourself last in all circumstances than a child is not for you. There are so many children who don't have parents around the world; they need to be adopted first before adding to the very long list. THere is always a choice of open adoption, I really like this idea--if it works for you. AND that is the point, you have to do what works best for you before that child becomes a child and you are responsible for that child being loved and safe.
THere are enough products to ensure you do what is right for you, the morning after pill--if you just made a mistake by not using the pill and condoms--this is so you don't get pregnant, the abortion pills in the beginning stage, after you are in the 2nd trimester or beginning your 4th month than you are having a child--you decide are you mature enough to handle this baby or are you putting this baby up for adoption/open adoption.
We are very lucky in the United States...we have rights, we have opinions which we can share and we have the choice to do what we think is right for ourselves.