I can see that I have given you too much credit. By the way, it is ludicrous to call me an "extremist" when about three quarters of the American people agree with me on PBAs, and when about 42% agree with me generally on abortion. My point of view is perfectly mainstream.
Motivation is not relevant. The abstract question of intrusiveness is the only thing relevant. But the right of control over own's body is not absolute, for example, one can be compelled to give blood in a judicial inquiry, or can be drafted into military service in times of national emergency. In the context of bringing a child to term, the intrusiveness is very temporary and comparatively light. Thus, it is not a severe impairment of autonomy, overall. If, then, there is a compelling interest in upholding the sanctity of life, as there obviously is, for example, in banning late- term abortions, the state is free to legislate such a ban........ |
