NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #31/NN_1992_31.iso/spool/talk/abortion/53617

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From: [e-mail] (Michael P Noonan)
Subject: Re: Slavery Analogy
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Paul Lebow) writes:
|> Of course this discussion is a beautiful example of a pro-abortion
|> diversionary tactic.  To make an analogy based upon the legal and social
|> ramifications of slavery vs. abortion is folly.  The true analogy is much
|> more sinister in how it portrays society's ability to tolerate gross
|> inhumanity.  Slavery is just one example.
|>
|> Read what Stephan Douglas had to say about "choice" and slavery.  That
|> sugar-coated concept magically reared its head way back then.  It is, of
|> course, a very powerful tool for swaying public opinion.  Just as the
|> magician can force one's attention away from the guilty hand -   "Look in the
|> hat, no child here!"

Perhaps you could mention a few of the points that Stephen Douglas made
for the benefit of the net?  I'm sure both sides would be interested in
hearing them.

|> So, in fact, the analogy between slavery "pro-choicers" and abortion
|> "pro-choicers" is pristine.  Even pro-aborts have to sleep at night.
|>
|>
|> - Paul

Mike Noonan