Because of the events of Terri Schiavo and the ever ongoing debate over Abortion (pro life and pro choice) I decided to start this poll. As you know the govt has interfered in the Terri Schiavo crisis. The US congress led by Pres. Bush have made a law that is putting the whole case into judical review. Terris fate will be decided by the courts and not by her husband and legal guardian. The Govt seems to now have directed its power to interpret "life and value."
This impressive display of power got me thinking, should the Govt or any outside influence (Religion) be allowed to interpret life as a value or a persons desicion to an abortion. In the future the govt may very well finally take a stand agianst or for abortion. Iam positive Religion also puts a lot of pressure against a person's beliefs on life and abortion. These influnces may very well effect a person's will and possibly freedom.
I strongly believe the Govt. has no right to interfere with abortion or with the Terri Schiavo crisis. The United States was found on one common principle, the belief that human beings hav a value not determined by their govts, and I believe it should stay that way. As for Religion I also believe that they should not be able to interfere. If everyone lived by Religion we would probably have another Crusade and another "Holy War". I believe neither of tem should have a right to interpret the value of an individual.
As far as abortion is concerned, Iam strongly against taking innocent life. But my question is, when does life begin?? Because this is undetermined and debateable, Iam undecided about abortion.
Well what do you all think about "life as a value". Is the value of our lives determined from what we as indiviuals make of it. Or is it determined by a greater power such as the Government. Or lastly is it determined by a divine being, by God.