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Originally posted by UnseenWorld
My concern is with the ethical aspect, and the "right to do with your own body" thing doesn't come into play there because an argument no matter how fiercely and correctly presented does in no way force anyone to do anything.
We have the First Amendment, too, don't forget, so any subject is open to an open and free discussion, including what another person does with their body.
On the other hand, the state can tell people what to do with their bodies: to clear out of an area in the case of a riot or insurrection, to halt one's body long enough to be questioned by an officer, to take up arms and go to war or else go to jail.
This right to do what one wishes with one's body is a slogan, not a constitutional right, and The Constitution is where our legal rights come from.
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except all the instances of messing with another's body that you cite have to do with preventing that person from harming another person. When you're telling a woman she HAS to have a kid, you're stepping into her space and you have no right to be there without being invited.