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To: Neocon who wrote (42551)	6/28/1999 9:33:00 PM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

If the main thing is to put the procedure on the defensive, I have no problem with variable regimes in different states. Procedures are inanimate, and cannot be on the defensive. Individuals who wish to use procedures can be, and if by putting those individuals on the defensive we deny the procedure to those most likely to need it, we commit a practical blunder, no matter how high-minded our principled rhetoric may sound. Do we assess prospective policies by their conformity to abstract principle or by their probable effects? The motivation of individuals is irrelevant to the larger question of providing a rationale that is germane to the non- sectarian sphere of. I'm not quite sure what that means. If it means what I think it does I would be interested to see you explain to the individuals concerned that their motivations are irrelevant. public policy.

To: Neocon who wrote (42551)	6/28/1999 9:45:00 PM
From: jbe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

The Washington air is affecting you, Neocon. <g> I couldn't quite figure out what you were trying to say in this post: If the main thing is to put the procedure on the defensive, I have no problem with variable regimes in different states...The motivation of individuals is irrelevant to the larger question of providing a rationale that is germane to the non- sectarian sphere of public policy... Was it something along the lines of the following? As long as it's harder for women in general to get an abortion, I don't care whether it's easier in some states than in others. What drives individual women to seek abortions is less important than........what?? <pause> ....our task of thinking up a good, non-religious rationale for not permitting them to have* abortions.* ??