tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948752890896863647.post5966632212774062335..comments2014-05-19T19:42:07.061-07:00Comments on The Sedulous Pleb: 'Personhood' Amendment On Colorado BallotAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15941264373592039720noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948752890896863647.post-32519344115652032652008-11-08T21:24:00.000-08:002008-11-08T21:24:00.000-08:00Thanks for the comment Andrew. That is an intrigui...Thanks for the comment Andrew. That is an intriguing argument. It might also be argued that it couldn't be murder because there was no malicious intent. Manslaughter maybe, but this would most likely fall under something like survival cannibalism.<BR/><BR/>I would also counter argue about the fetus's concern for its "rights" are somewhat irrelevant as it could also be said of mentally handicapped patients. Does a concern for one's rights nullify them? <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure this issue will be resolved anytime soon though as it bears much weight on how we handle many other issues such as embryonic stem cell research. My concern is the logical progression these sorts of things can lead to. E.g. growing clones for spare parts, or injecting brain dead people with viruses to determine cures or study their effects. <BR/><BR/>I tend to agree with your libertarian side too though. Codifying it might be more problematic due to the great difficulty of trying to define morality by logic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941264373592039720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948752890896863647.post-31958088638190860662008-11-02T22:21:00.000-08:002008-11-02T22:21:00.000-08:00There was a good one on NPR's discussion:"So, if a...There was a good one on NPR's discussion:<BR/><BR/>"So, if a woman is carrying twin embryos, and one reabsorbs the other, is the remaining fetus charged with murder? This is ridiculous. You can believe whatever you want about when 'life starts', but a cluster of cells in a woman's uterus is not going to care about what rights it has under Colorado state law. It's probably more concerned with growing arms, legs and organs.<BR/><BR/>–Jeff Parfitt (sirjeffius)"<BR/><BR/>I personally don't believe that the question of when life begins should be enforced on others. Originally I believed that life began at conception, but lately I've been leaning toward "when the fetus can live on its own". In any case, I don't think it's an issue that should be codified into law. Maybe that's my inner Libertarian coming out. :P<BR/><BR/>While not directly related to this amendment, this clip from the Daily Show expresses views I partially agree with relating to abortion/women's right to choose, starting around 2:45:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=189749&title=john-mccains-air-quotes" REL="nofollow">http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=189749&title=john-mccains-air-quotes</A><BR/><BR/>Definitely one of the defining issues of our time. I can't wait for it to be resolved and go the way of slavery and birth control: away. :)Andrew Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101170682758273657noreply@blogger.com