Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Exceptions to Equality, Abe Lincoln, and Abortion

Regarding slavery, Abe Lincoln said:

"I should like to know if taking this old Declaration of Independence, which declares that all men are equal upon principle, and making exceptions to it, where will it stop? If one man says it does not mean a negro, why not another say it does not mean some other men?" -----Speech, Chicago, July 10, 1858

Similarly, if we make exceptions to the principle of equality given to us by the Declaration of Independence when it comes to unjustified homicide, where will it stop? If we are willing to make an exception with respect to those in the womb, why not make other exceptions when it comes to unjustified homicide? 


When physicians are willing to make exceptions with one, why should they not make an exception with another, especially when they are taking money for the act in question?