#prochoice

Todos son prochoice hasta que se trata de mujeres parturientas y lactantes

attended a demonstration at the University of Leeds today against the formation of a Pro-life society

J.Wright

Let’s start by finding some common ground. Most people would agree that human life has greater value than a tree. That is a reasonable place to begin, since it reflects how we naturally prioritize moral worth in everyday situations.

Now consider this example.

Imagine you own an orchard with apples, oranges, or any kind of fruit you prefer. You plant a seed in rich, well-watered soil. Over time, it grows and eventually sprouts above ground, continuing its development toward becoming a fully grown tree.

One day, a gardener mowing the grass accidentally runs over that sprout, destroying it beyond recovery. You see this happen and say, “You killed my tree.”

That statement feels natural, even though the plant was only in an early stage of development. You would not say, “You destroyed something that might one day become a tree.” You recognize it as a tree, already in its earliest form.

So the question becomes, if we acknowledge that something in an early stage of development can still be identified as what it is becoming, how should we think about early human life?

If a developing organism is already a human in its earliest stage, does its level of development determine its value, or is its identity as a human being what matters most?

With that said, I very firmly do not want children of my own. I absolutely do not want to raise a child, I do not want the responsibility of another human being on my hands, I do not want to sacrifice my time and freedom. I do not want to have to baby proof my home, or centre my life around little ones running around. I am very content with my future being child free. That is exactly how I envision my future: Child free!