(April 1, 2013 at 6:42 pm)The Germans are coming Wrote: lolNo, I oppose the killing of the individual who cannot express their rights. The issue of abortion is a tough one, because there are two individuals involved, and the rights of each one needs to be heard since they come into conflict (the right of the mother to control her womb versus the right to life of the baby).
a liberterian who opposes an individuals claim to her right for self determination.
There are plenty of Libertarians who oppose abortion, and plenty who do not. It's not an issue that is as obvious to Libertarian principles as others.
(April 1, 2013 at 6:43 pm)festive1 Wrote: Are you against all abortion, period?No. Each case is different. Whilst I would rather not see an innocent life put to death, there are acceptable instances where abortion doesn't violate Libertarian principles of non-aggression. For instance, when the baby is killing / hurting the mother, or when that baby is the product of a non-aggression violation (i.e. rape).
I do not, however, think abortion should be legal for people who have consensual sex and become pregnant. I'm not saying they have to keep the baby; but they do not have the right to end its life just because they don't want it.