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Following the logic trail... A life is a life, and 1/3 of pregnancies result in miscarriages. But what was the cause of miscarriage? Due to mother's negligence? Or other? Mostly, other. Therefore, no criminal charges.
If a driver slides on an icy road and hits a pedestrian and kills him/her, its not manslaughter. Unless the driver had been drinking or traveling at excessive speeds, than it depends on how good of a lawyer he gets. Might be manslaughter, might be nothing. If there was no ice, and the driver was drunk and speeding and killed the pedestrian, its murder. Unless its his doctors fault for prescibing the wrong meds or not prescribing meds or because his boss is a jerk.
Pregnant woman, fetus with severe abnormality, she miscarries. Not homicide. Same woman, same fetus, but she smokes and drinks while pregnant. What caused the abnormalities... but a case like this won't ever be tried even if we say 'a life is a life' - too hard to prove cause of abnormalities or intent to harm. Pregnant woman throws herself down a flight of stairs to kill fetus and miscarries... pro-choicers state it was because abortions weren't free of charge or not enough clinics nearby. Woman becomes poster girl for pro-choice movement, makes made-for-tv movie about her tragic life.
Man kills pregnant girlfriend, gets charged with her murder, and depending on the state, the murder of the fetus.
I just thank God I've never been in the position to have to make a difficult decision like many women face each day. I am truly blessed with my husband and son.
I was raised pro-life. I was raised by parents who participated in Operation Rescue. I participated in Operation Rescue before it became illegal for minors to participate (if minors participate now, parents go to jail). At nine years old I was the representative child for my birth year on the state capitol steps on the Roe v Wade anniversary protest. I know the pro-life side. I don't disagree with it, although for a while I defined myself as pro-life in my personal life but pro-choice for America (meaning I wouldn't do it but I wouldn't judge or stop anyone else from doing it). I'm pro-life, but its not a cause that I contribute to (time or money) nor a cause that I vote in line with. I have friends that have had abortions. It doesn't bother me - it wasn't my decision to make. I think idiots (to put it lightly) like the ones quoted do extreme harm for the cause and aren't worthy to have their words put on paper. I doubt Roe v Wade will ever be overturned. I think its a waste of time and money on both sides for late term abortion fight. Really, how many women run out at 8 months pregnant to have an abortion? Not many, and most will be because of extreme circumstances.
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