Abortion battle
Abortion will continue to savagely divide the nation for years to come. At least until medical science finds a way to easily and safely (for both expectant mom and the unborn) remove the fetus from the womb — and suitably nurture the fetus to adulthood.
The problem is that both opposing sides feel that they are defending something worth dying for: innocent human life or human (women’s) rights.
In short, the basic problem is that neither side can agree on the basic question of when does human life begin? Pro-lifers tend to put that date nearer to conception, and pro-women’s-righters tend to put it closer to birth. So, to one side it is murder, and to the other it is a woman’s right and choice and simply expunging unwanted tissue.
Surprisingly and interestingly, both sides interpret the Bible as “supporting” their position!
The Bible does not mention “abortion” but does have Scriptures which can be interpreted as endorsing the sanctity of life and may be interpreted as life begins in the womb (Jeremiah 1:4-5, etc.), but still does not specifically say when human life begins.
The pro-women’s rights side will quote Scriptures that can be interpreted as God endorsing the killing of the unborn (Hosea 13:16, etc.).
The point is that we might be able eventually to come to some peaceful agreement, if both sides can understand that in general the other side has a valid point and is not all evil (OK; some are).
Leighton Loo
Mililani, Oahu
Propaganda?
I am writing in response to the Associated Press article, “Americans think fake news is a big problem,” that appeared in your June 6 publication.
Respectfully, I was quite amused and disappointed to find what I consider a very interesting and elitist perspective presented by AP reporter Tali Arbel on the subject of fake news.
After a brief dive into her assessment of the recent study, where does she go? She quotes sources who attack our president, marginalizes all Republicans, and then puts words in our mouths — straight up classic partisan fake news.
Her views were undoubtedly partisan and divisive and completely void of any negative criticism of the Democrats or their leadership. This one-sided narrative has gotten out of control, as was evidenced last year by another study showing 92% of mainstream media coverage was negative towards our president, as witnessed by this very article.
That is exactly what we conservatives also refer to as fake news, and many other conservatives would also refer to the word “propaganda” to describe said methodology.
Maybe Ms. Arbel should comment on CNN’s ratings in relation to American’s thoughts on fake news.
Jim Fitzgerald
Keaau