Many arguments for abortion rights have been turned into taglines for the abortion movement, the most ridiculous of which is, "My body, my choice." The argument essentially is that when choosing to have an abortion or not, it is the woman's body, so therefore it should be her choice whether or not to carry the baby to term. They say it’s about choice, and that no one should be allowed to tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her body. Pro-life people argue that the baby is a separate individual—not simply a part of the mother. The fetus has its own unique DNA, and therefore should be protected from those who may wish to do it harm. Separate individual; therefore separate rights. However, the claim from pro-choice people is that the fetus growing inside of a pregnant woman is a part of her, therefore it's her right to do with it as she pleases. So let’s follow that logic. For argument’s sake, let’s say that the fetus is a part of a woman. What other body pa
In March, executive orders from governors across the country forced us to stay home, to close schools and churches and to shut down private businesses. Businesses were classified as either "essential" or "non-essential." All businesses deemed "non-essential" were forced to close. This included markets, clothing stores, boutiques, dine-in restaurants, and beauty salons. State parks, city parks, beaches, walking trails, lakes, and other wide open spaces were closed as well. Many people feel that the "social distancing," as it has come to be known, and stay at home executive orders violate their constitutional rights, such as our first amendment right to freely exercise our religion, our right to peaceably assemble, and that we shall not be deprived of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Some of the people who feel their rights have been violated have decided to exercise their First Amendment right to protest. Some have even chosen