Opinions please

[Prism]

22. Being anti-abortion isn't right-wing

Let me state up front I am unequivocally pro-choice.

However, abortion is a tricky subject. When does life begin? When do we become unique human beings with inherent rights?

Some liberal people have placed their subjective judgement that a fetus is a person deserving of rights. They may reach that judgement through faith or intellect or gut feeling or what have you. Because they feel it's a person, they oppose abortion just as one would oppose murder.

And who am I to disagree with them on that point of personhood? It's so subjective that no one can prove it right. I don't think they've made their decision because they hate women. They just believe life begins at X.

I respect their position even if I vigorously disagree as a matter of law. I believe choice underpins privacy and personal autonomy.

But I do get how good, solid liberals can oppose abortion. I grew up Catholic. I know bunches of them.

As for being just as bad as racism or homophobia, no, not even comparable. Bigotry against a characteristic is different than disagreement with a law or an act.