All's Fair

Recently, there have many articles written, many protests staged, and many Facebook posts regarding several hot topics and controversial subjects. I have read entries on gay marriage, abortion, assisted suicide, and, just last night, an article touting infanticide as an "after-birth abortion" that should logically(?) be viewed in the same light.
The people that support these things do so armed with the mindset that what they do in their personal life is no one's business. They claim their decisions have no bearing on anyone else's life. "My life, my body, my choice."

In the court of morality, our society has insisted that biblical testimony be stricken from the record. Our government maintains that the rights of one's fist end at the tip of another's nose. If that be the case, then I say, let's be fair.

If a woman has a right to do what she wants with her body, (and the fetus it carries) women and men should have the right to make decisions concerning all body parts, and the use thereof. Legalize  prostitution, euthanasia and allow people to auction off their organs. After all, if you want me to have complete control over what I do with my body, that should be all-inclusive.

To go a step further, what about the fetus's father. Why does he have no rights? If the woman decides to terminate against his wishes, he is denied a child. If she chooses to continue against his wishes, he has a child thrust upon him. That's a bit of a double standard. One can argue that the woman has to have the baby, and I agree that's true. But what if it's the other way around. She has the right to decided she doesn't want a child, but he does not?


If no one has the right to say who you marry, then let it be across the board. Although I prefer a heterosexual, monogamous relationship based on biblical standards, I see no reason to limit the alternatives. Let polygamy be a legal and acceptable union. If three women choose to align themselves with one man, and all involved are happy and in agreement, then let them be. If the government has concerns with benefits, let them set a limit and have that amount divided amongst them. It needn't be an issue if handled correctly.

On the same note, millions of dollars could and would be saved, as well as many an innocent life, if drugs were handled like alcohol. Let's get down where the rubber meets the road. Tobacco and alcohol are just as erosive to human life and existence as anything else. No drug wars, no cartels, fewer law enforcement officials being killed during routine traffic stops. Legalize it, tax it,(after all, money is the real issue here) monitor it, and let natural selection take it's course. If someone's fist is caught too close to another's nose, then jail them. Otherwise, stay out of their life.

Morality cannot be policed, it cannot be enforced and it cannot be mandated. It can only be encouraged. Each of us has to look into our own hearts and decided for ourselves where we stand. I can only hope I am standing on the correct side..