NOT another abortion thread...

[gengwall]

...but an effort to bring clarity and purpose to those that are active.

There are a plethora of abortion threads out there right now. Some are hosting redundant debates and some are woefully off topic (not the threads themselves bu the discussion within). All are, IMO, relevant and somewhat unique topics in this general subject area. This is an attempt to get debate focused and on topic in each of these threads.

Regarding the morality of abortion
Well, actually, none right now although everyone wants to discuss it in all the other threads

Religious Perspectives
Church Fathers speak out on abortion.

Regarding the personhood of the unborn
Clump of cells? When life begins? in Ethics and Morality

Regarding Roe and general abortion law
Is Roe vs. Wade Valid? in Ethics and Morality

Why should there be any law's regarding abortion? in Ethics and Morality
Should the government even be involved in abortion in any way.

Regarding recent legislation
Current State Abortion Bans in News and Current Events
No debate, just updates.

South Dakota makes abortion illegal... in Law and Legal Systems
Debate should be limited to the legal aspects of the SD law and how the SCOTUS may deal with it.

South Dakota's Legislature Votes To Ban Abortions in Ethics and Morality. Although debate can deal with the morality of abortion in general, the morality of this particular ban should be emphasised.

Roe vs. Wade II in General Political Discussion.
Debate should focus on the political ramifications of this and other state abortion bans. In particular, how they might effect the '06 and '08 campaigns.

Planned Parenthood South Dakota Plans to Defy Law, Continue Committing Abortions in News and Current Events
Follow the raction to SD's law.

Miss. House committee votes to ban most abortions in News and Current Events.
No debate. Just updates and reaction the the MS pending legislation.

Regarding the general abortion debate
More than 2 sides to the abortion debate? in Morality and Ethics
Is abortion a debate with shades of grey?

Truth In Labeling in Ethics and Morality.
Can we even agree on what to call each other.

Abortion - can there ever be peace? in Ethics and Morality.
Can there be any common ground in the abortion war? What would be needed for a "win, win" on abortion (reducing to almost never the occurance of abortion while still leaving it safe and legal)

If abortion gets banned, what then? in Ethics and Morality.
And the opposite side of the coin. What does America look like and what other problems do we have to face if abortion is outlawed.

Since Everyone Else has had a say on abortion... in Ethics and Morality
Not really for debating. Simply a place to post your position.

Ancillary Issues
Emergency Contraception
The "morning after" pill in Ethics and Morality.
Is it abortive or not. Is it an acceptable option for Christians.

Court rules Wal-mart must carry morning after pill in News and Current Events
Should pharmacists be required to fill prescriptions that go against their morals? in Ethics and Morality
Should pharmacies be able opt out of providing emergency contraception.

Other
‘Choose Life’ License Plate Lawsuit Victory in New York in News and Current Events

Please post any others.

 

[momalle1]

Here's what I've been wondering, not that this debate will ever end, but pro-lifers are obviously "getting in gear" because of the recent Supreme Court appointments. What will you do if it is NOT overturned. You seem pretty confident it will, but that is hardly guaranteed.

 

[gengwall]

Here's what I've been wondering, not that this debate will ever end, but pro-lifers are obviously "getting in gear" because of the recent Supreme Court appointments. What will you do if it is NOT overturned. You seem pretty confident it will, but that is hardly guaranteed.

Let's discuss that here: Abortion - can there ever be peace? or here: Is Roe vs. Wade Valid?

 

[Communist_Atheist]

hahahahhahahha

 

[gengwall]

hahahahhahahha

I can't even begin to speculate how this happened to be your first post.

 

[Vedant]

Nice job perusing the boards to get each thread hehe.

 

[sister_maynard]

Very nice job of organization and sorting! If this were to be stickied, it might help focus each debate into something more coherent and streamlined. As it is, people tend to move straight to the morality and scream at each other.

 

[gengwall]

Popped to top because of additions. See original post for updates