Abortion Quote by Shelton Smith
“Just because Congress passes a law and says it's all right to do a certain thing does not mean that it's all right to do it. Abortion is still just as wrong today as it was the first day of January, 1973.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on legislation, 2020s
Legal approval does not equal moral correctness; ethical judgment must be independent of law.
In simple terms: Law ≠ morality.
Key Takeaway
Question laws, trust personal ethics.
Themes
ethics
law
morality
abortion
personal responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
critical
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- medical decisions
- activism
- education
- media coverage
Key Concepts
Legalism
moral philosophy
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile legal compliance with personal morals?
- When should individuals oppose a law?
A Different Perspective
Legal standards can lag behind ethical consensus.
![“I am in no position to judge other women, you know. But I mean, why did she get pregnant? It's not good for women to go through the procedure [abortion] and have something living sucked out of their bodies. It belittles women. Even though some women say, 'Oh, I don't mind to have one,' every time…” quote by Dolores O'Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/910/dolores-o-riordan-4817_abortion_i-am-in-no-position-to-judge-other-women_1089939.jpg)
