Posted by
Tom L. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:00:00 AM
Let us take a look at one aspect of the philosophical position of those who support the so-called” “Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA).
Underpinning all pro-abortion arguments is that a pregnant woman should be free to choose to have an abortion (or not, one presumes).
But, FOCA would take away the freedom of choice for health care providers (doctors, nurses, hospitals, etc.). It would force them to perform abortions, even if they morally opposed to this taking of a life.
What happened to freedom of choice?
Those “pro-choice” folks obviously are not pro-choice for all, just pro-choice for those who they believe will choose as they want.
We provide exemptions for those who do not want to kill as part of the military: A conscientious objector is one who is opposed to serving in the armed forces and/or bearing arms on the grounds of moral or religious principles.
Should not FOCA provide a similar choice for those who do not wish to kill the unborn?