Rowe vs. Wade

Let's take a moment to think about Rowe vs. Wade and it's significance in the history of these Untied (sic) States.

Giving women control of their bodies to make their own ethical choices is a principle that has to be preserved. Giving women--giving people--the adults to make decisions is a basic right guaranteed by the founding documents of this nation (recall "the pursuit of happiness"). But beyond that it is the primary way we as humans grow.

Are some people going to be irresponsible? Certainly. Are some going to make bad choices based on their circumstances? Absolutely. But it will be their choice and not a dictate from a small clutch of judgemental thinkers acting in some pseudo-parental capacity.

Living is growing and learning. Learning comes from making decisions, good as well as bad. I actually think the bad choices are the ones that in the long run are far more valuable. Rowe vs. Wade as well as gay marriage are related in that sense. Empowering those without rights to make choices and discover consequences creates people who feel empowered and more adult, even if they made the wrong moves.

Here's to making the wrong moves--as well as the right ones.