Category: Thought

I thought I’d try and talk about something new, after a third consecutive post on the same subject, in this, my next post. But, what can I say, with two seemingly separate, yet relevant, occurrences happening in tandem this morning, it ain’t gonna happen?

First was my choosing to listen to Bad Religion‘s record “Against The Grain.” Which, I assure you, was entirely an arbitrary choice. And, other than not having heard it in years, is hardly out of the ordinary. The fact that the song “Operation Rescue” is on this record was purely coincidental. But, what was so peculiar was, just as “Positive Aspect Of Negative Thinking” began I started reading “30 Crimes the Government Chooses to Not Label Terrorism.” When, part way through the article, Greg Graffin, uncharacteristically monotone, uttered the words;

“I’m so tired of all the fucked up minds of all the terrorist religions and their bullshit lines…”

How’s that for coincidence?

The difference between yesterday’s post title, Label Me Surprized, and the one provided above is, today’s, was serious. Shockingly serious. “Abortion Clinic Manager Reveals He Warned FBI of Suspect in Murder of Dr. George Tiller, Says Killing Could Have Been Avoided.“

Yesterday Democracy Now spent the hour talking about reproductive rights and “the killing of the abortion provider Dr. George Tiller.” Interesting stuff.

I’m more than willing to admit, the debate has its merits. Frankly I understand both sides of the argument. As a vegan, I understand the stance against abortion. But I also understand and support the need for such a service’s existence. Agree with it or not, quite simply, it’s a woman’s health issue. But, much more pressing is, it’s also a woman’s right to do whatever she chooses with her body. Period.

Now, I’ve heard it before, how could I, an animal rights advocate, even think about arguing for abortion?

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