Abortion Quote by Abby Johnson
“Abortion can never be safe. Any procedure where "success" means the killing of another human being can certainly not be safe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Pro-life rally, 2015
The claim equates abortion with killing, asserting that any act resulting in death cannot be safe.
In simple terms: Abortion is portrayed as inherently unsafe because it ends a life.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the moral framing of safety.
Themes
ethics
life
politics
Mood
controversial
passionate
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- health policy
- activism
- public speaking
Key Concepts
pro-life argument
moral absolutism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is safety purely physical or also moral?
- How do definitions of safety affect policy?
A Different Perspective
Safety can be defined differently in medical contexts.
