On Abortion

I’m continually surprised that each time a Loon de la Right pops up out of the landscape and cries “nowhere in the constitution is a woman guaranteed the right to an abortion” that the corresponding Loon de la Left doesn’t pop up and cry back “nowhere in the constitution is a woman denied the right to an abortion”. This is indeed a fact!
Abortion existed long before what we so loosely refer to as “civilization” began, and it will continue long past the end of our “civilization”. It certainly existed during the latter half of the 18th century.
For some inexplicable reason, our founding fathers thought it was a personal decision, a personal right and decided not to legislate it. In the correct application of “separation of church and state” the founding fathers left it to religions to set the standards for abortion within the fellowships of their parishes and (of course) revile anyone who disagreed. This ultimately left the decision in the hands of the individuals.
If you happen to be a Loon de la Right, and reading this has gotten you all excited, white knuckle the King James and calm yourself! You might be surprised at the churches position on abortion circa 1776.
This is an exert from one of my favorite sources (Wikipedia)(Thanks Bill):

Historically, it is unclear how often the ethics of abortion (induced abortion) was discussed, but widespread regulation did not begin until the 18th century. One factor in abortion restrictions was a socio-economic struggle between male physicians and female mid-wives.[citation needed] In the 18th century, English and American common law allowed abortion if performed before "quickening." By the late 19th century many nations had passed laws that banned abortion. In the later half of the 20th century most Western nations began to legalize abortion. Abortion is an issue of reproductive rights, a sub-set of human rights. This controversial subject has sparked heated debate and in some cases even violence against abortion providers.

Here’s a link to the entire section! Great read! Expand yourself if you wish!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_abortion_law#Legal:_History_of_abortion_law

So, the church was OK with abortion as long as it was performed before “the quickening”.
The Quickening refers to the fetus being felt to move. Hmmmm.
It’s a shame that the zealots have removed all middle ground on this topic.
I will continue to defend a woman’s right to chose, but I also believe that with rights come responsibilities.
Without zealots and a fear of “the slippery slope” common sense could prevail.
Common sense (in my opinion) would be a concrete right to personal choice with the following caveat:
No law shall be passed limiting a woman’s right to self determination of her reproductive rights. With this inalienable right comes the responsibility of making a timely decision.
The decision to terminate a pregnancy must be made within the first two trimesters. If upon reaching the third trimester, no decision to terminate has been made, the tie goes to the runner. (I’m flexible on the wording of that last part)!
AND!
Before any Loons de la Right jump up and spout anything about “science has proven…” be advised that I will “Whack a Mole” you right back into the weeds!
Until the Loons de la Right embrace “science has proven” with respect to evolution, I have no respect for their “science has proven” cries in reference to abortion.
In for a penny, in for a pound!
If we could permanently whack a mole all the zealots, do you think Common Sense could prevail?
Let me know.