To the Editor:
Ah, a new election season is in full swing. Once again, we see the abortion issue raised in various ways.
We hear about it being less important than the economy and we hear about it in regards to Gov. Palin's living example of supporting life.
How has abortion come to be such a big issue?
If common sense were employed, it wouldn't be an issue at all and our legislators and candidates would be on the same page.
What do I mean by common sense?
Well, you see, the fertilized egg of an eagle is protected by law (16 U.S.C. 668-668c). This law does not allow the eagle egg to be disturbed in any way. The egg gets the exact same protection in the “womb” as born/older eagles outside of the "womb."
How can this be? It must be because the eagle egg is considered to be – an eagle! We don't ever hear the question of "When does the egg become an eagle?" Nor is it questioned in the law itself. It is a common-sense assumption.
Why can't this same protection be offered to the fertilized eggs of humans?
For those who cannot comprehend the need to support this type of protection for the human "eggs," are they lacking common sense, or is it above their pay grade?
John Wessel
Aurora, Indiana
