While walking out of Milner Library today I grabbed a copy of the Daily Vidette. And what is it that I see on the front page? An article on abortion.
The first Sunday is October is regconized as Respect Life Sunday.
The purpose of the day is to have a silent protest for the pro-life side of the abortion arguement. Local pro-choice groups heard of the protest and wanted their voices heard. Both sides of the issue lined up on different sides of College Ave. with their respective signs for the issue. Below is a link to the page to read more on the article.
http://www.videtteonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=32828:protestors-represent-both-sides-of-abortion-debate&catid=36:newsbloomingtonnormal&Itemid=53
i think i am in the mainstream when i say that i would not advocate for a family member to abort a fetus. for the rest of the population, it should be up to them to decide. medical privacy is highly valued, and it seems that the above link is simply a group of people who take their ques from the religious establishment. policy should be written to protect privacy and to give people the option to make decisions. mixing policy with religious tenants can become dangerous. it is interesting that conservatives advocate freedom to make personal decisions, but most on the right side of the aisle hold a contradictory opinion concerning abortion
ReplyDeleteI drove past this specticle on College Ave. and it was very interesting to say the least. It wasn't the first time I've seen protesters lines up along that road. I think we can both respect the nature of the protest despite our personal beliefs.
ReplyDeleteBoth sides mutually were peacful even though they stood at opposite ends of the issue spectrum. Something not common I feel like in today's political discourse!