The right to privacy isn't exactly stated in our Bill of Rights. But hey, it's basically implied, right? We couldn't have protections from things like unreasonable searches and seizures of the Fourth Amendment without suggesting our right to privacy, now could we?In dealing with the right to privacy, the big controversial issue of abortion comes to discussion. What aspects of abortion can the government control? Some believe that abortion should be banned. Others believe that women should have the right to decide whether or not an abortion is the best option for them. And for others, there's a blurred gray area, making view points on the topic extremely varied.
In my investigation of this issue, I came across an interesting article dealing with Mitt Romney and his views on abortion. Since there are such unique and various opinions on this issue, it becomes difficult for presidential candidates to appeal to everyone's beliefs. Up until reading this article, I had been informed that Mitt Romney was pro-life and completely opposed to abortion. It had even been brought to my attention that he expressed support for the reversal of the decision of Roe v. Wade . Well, it seems Mr. Romney is now going in another direction.
As stated in the article, Mitt Romney has stopped replying to comments on abortion and does not take a definite side. It seems as if he is "hid[ing] his position in abortion in an attempt to close the deal with voters". While it may be wise to appear to remain neutral, I fear that it may be too late to conceal his feelings now. We've all seen his views by now, so it probably won't make much of a difference to voters unless he drastically changes his mind about the issue.
There is no winner in this situation. Whatever one's views on abortion, there are no right or wrong answers, and there will continue to be disagreement. I applaud Mitt Romney's attempt at hiding his views on this controversial topic, but it's too late in the game to take back what was previously said. No matter what, there will always be a debate on the issue.
This is true. Romney's take on abortion became clear during the election and is clearly written on his website. There is no going back. Although avoiding the question was an option to prevent losing votes, it was probably not the best choice. If he wanted voters to get to know him, he should have stated his opinion clearly. But then again, you can't expect to get a clear opinion of what women can and can't do with their bodies from a man who relies on a binder full of women to appoint jobs.
ReplyDeleteI agree Romney's attempt to remain neural now is ineffective since he previously proclaimed his views on the issue. Personally I am pro-choice. I feel that a women has a right to privacy and thus the right to choice. Also I feel that this issue should not be constantly debates, amongst a majority of people who never have to personally deal with this issue. I thus feel that men should not feel so strongly and have such strong opinion on things that do not even concern them.
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