Abortion Quote by Scott Klusendorf
““In the past, we used to discriminate on the basis of skin color and gender (and still do at times), but now with elective abortion, we discriminate on the basis of size, level of development, location, and degree of dependency. We've simply swapped one form of bigotry for another.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Bioethics Conference, 2019
The speaker argues that modern abortion policies discriminate based on fetal characteristics, swapping one form of bigotry for another.
In simple terms: Abortion laws now discriminate by fetal traits, similar to past prejudices.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address new forms of discrimination.
Themes
ethics
law
reproductive rights
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- medical ethics
- advocacy
Key Concepts
discrimination
bigotry
abortion policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should guide reproductive legislation?
- How can society avoid new discriminatory practices?
A Different Perspective
Complex moral and legal nuances make solutions difficult.
