The debate over the Schiavo case does seem to be a left/right affair, and as always, full of contradictions and inconsistencies.
The right is criticised for its hypocrisy for its "right to life" declaration, which of course it does not extend to capital punishment. Therefore, the sincerity is questioned by the left, all the while leaving out the glaring exception of guilt and innocence. A person on death row committed a crime and was found guilty. Schiavo committed no crime and was completely innocent.
The same kind of contradiction is found on the left. The left is united in advocating abortion rights, and is equally united in its opposition to the death penalty.
Very strong arguments can be made for both sides of this debate, and for anyone to declare his righteousness on either side is being either a fool wearing blinders, or simply a bigoted hypocrite in my opinion.
The answers to life's questions are not so plain, and solutions often have unintended consequences. So, I for one, would tred carefully, even though you may call me a coward or even worse. And I extend that philosophy to people of religious faith, and here the arguments get really hot. I don't like to discuss people's "beliefs", because they cannot be discussed or examined as it is a matter of individual "faith". Would you deny people their religious convictions, right to practice their religion, right to gather in a church etc?
At the same time, I am strongly in favour of examining all inconsistencies especially in those who lead us. A healthy dose of skepticism together with respect and charity would be a good combination in my opinion.
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