Rationalizing the Issue

As of Thursday, February 7, 2013

In response to Cheryl Mensch’s letter “Abortion Choice is Difficult One” (Jan. 23), it’s amazing how society can rationalize something when it doesn’t fit in with our views, is inconvenient, or uncomfortable.

It is a human life the abortionist takes, not an encumbrance on society. Sure, he/she could be, but who’s to know? Who’s to know how a baby born to a traditional family will turn out?

Her comment that “statistics and real life demonstrate that many of these children will grow up (to be or do lots of bad things)” is again worthy of a doctorate in rationalization.

It sure isn’t fact because it would be difficult to compile statistics on how aborted babies grow up, and what they become.

Rather, as expert rationalization goes, we should feel ashamed as a nation for shaming and harassing women who have to make this hard choice. Well, I don’t do either and neither does anyone I know, but abortion isn’t the difficult choice; it’s a choice of expedience. Who’s standing up for the future woman (or man) in the womb who has no choice in this life and death decision?

If you need examples of how unwanted pregnancies can sometimes be managed with a happy ending, contact Life Care Pregnancy Center in Carthage. Help them help those who truly do make the difficult to give birth to and care for their baby. They aren’t rationalizing; they are doing something about it.

Mike Fitzpatrick

Pinehurst

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njc17 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike, it's a reflection of the debased values of the liberal progressive society people are trying to foist on the nation. We condemn ourselves by our actions or nonactions.

JimRussell44 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mr Fitzpatrick, Your letter very skillfully and honestly presents your views on this subject. I respect your position on abortion. As you stated in the opening of the letter, "it's amazing how society can rationalize something when it doesn't fit in with our views, is inconvenient, or uncomfortable". That statement can just as easily apply to those who would speak out against a woman having the right to make decisions about her own body.

JimHeim 3 months, 2 weeks ago

It is one of life's mysteries that the 'pro-life' people are the greatest promoters of abortion.

There are a couple of proven methods to reduce the number of abortions by reducing the incidence of unplanned pregnancy; age-appropriate, comprehensive, scientifically accurate sex education in schools and easy access to contraceptives. The incidence of pregnancy in New York City schools has dropped dramatically since condoms have been available in their schools.

Do the 'pro-lifers' support any of this? Not as far as I know. They'd rather kill doctors and punish women than solve the problem they pretend to be so worked up about.

The_AnonymusProfit 3 months, 2 weeks ago

God is silent on Abortion................

Courseaire 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rationalization is a very effective way to alleviate guilt.

njc17 3 months, 2 weeks ago

God is NOT silent on abortion. " Thou Shalt Not KILL". simple enough. To Jeremiah, " I knew you when you were in your mother's womb" No God is very vocal about a valueless people. No rationalization overcomes God's word

packwilleat 3 months, 2 weeks ago

I've met a lot of failed abortions in my life.

herecomesthescience 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gotta love how radical christians can't see past the fact that not everybody worships their god. It's fantastic that the Bible says this or that, but not everybody bows to every word in it.

JimRussell44 3 months, 2 weeks ago

packwilleat, I'm sure people who have met you feel the same way.

packwilleat 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wow Jim, was that the extent of your brain power and creativity?

fugitiveguy 3 months, 2 weeks ago

"Gotta love how radical christians can't see past the fact that not everybody worships their god."

For some of us this has little to do with religion. It just seems a lot like killing a baby, particularly when it takes on much of the physical characteristics of a baby. How ironic many of the same people are adamantly against the death penalty but think abortion is a-ok.

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