Abortion Bombings
I can understand a person being against abortions. I comprehend the concept of ‘killing a human,’ albeit I do not agree. I can fathom that side of the abortion argument, I just so happen to believe they also don’t believe in a woman’s freedom of choice, but to each their own. What I do not understand is abortion clinic bombings. Who, in their narrow, self-serving mind, believes that bombing a clinic, killing patrons who are there perhaps not for said service, doctors, nurses and women who have an unfortunate decision to make, is justified? Who decides it is their duty to punish these women? Because there are locations providing services that I feel are no person’s business but those involved, it is a target for bombings, assaults, picketing and protesting. What harm is an individual doing to these anti-abortionists? When did a woman’s life and decisions become public forum to persecute and judge? If I choose to cut off my nose despite my face, I am doing harm only to myself, for my own reasons. Does an abortion truly justify murdering that particular person, and in the case of bombings, innocent people? Shutting down surrounding businesses, evacuating homes and buildings, disrupting traffic and city life, violently removing another human being from family, friends and society to make a point? A point that is ultimately moot. A point that, fundamentally, anti-abortionist should absolutely have no say in.
I believe it is a person’s right to an opinion, to protest, and to be heard. I do not believe it is a single person’s right to decide someone is wrong, their beliefs are wrong and their decisions in life are wrong and thus should not live any longer. Along with any additional incidental deaths of innocent human beings. People need to wake up. How someone lives their life is not yours to decide, just like justice.
*An unexploded bomb was found outside an unmarked Austin, TX abortion clinic. After evacuated nearby apartments and halting traffic, the bomb was disarmed. The clinic has re-opened and will continue to provide such services.