Alaska law, specifically AK Stat § 11.41.150, defines the killing of an unborn child as murder. This law states that a person commits the crime of murder of an unborn child if they intentionally cause the death of an unborn child. However, the law also clarifies that this does not apply to acts committed during a legal abortion to which the pregnant woman has consented.
Abortion Providers Acknowledge Ending Lives
Doctors who perform abortions are aware that they are ending lives. One abortion provider stated, “[A]bortion is life and death and I think for me it’s about providers saying, ‘Yes, we end lives here,’ and being okay with that.” Another doctor, Bernard Nathanson, who performed 75,000 abortions, explained that the pro-abortion movement used tactics like fabricated polls to change the culture and make abortion seem more acceptable.
Nathanson, who later became a pro-life advocate, noted that the question of when life begins is not a theological or moral one, but a scientific one. He stated that fetology makes it clear that life begins at conception and requires protection and safeguards. The financial aspect of the abortion industry also plays a significant role, with Nathanson citing that at $300 per abortion, the industry generates $500,000,000 annually.
Alaska Law and the Value of Human Life
Alaska law acknowledges the value of human life, including that of an unborn child. The law defines the killing of an unborn child as murder, yet it allows for exceptions in the case of legal abortions. This inconsistency highlights the need to re-examine the laws regarding unborn children and the rights they are afforded.
The concept of “wantedness” determining rights is also a topic of discussion. If a person’s rights are based on whether they are wanted, it raises questions about the inherent value of human life. The principle that the human right to life is “inalienable” and “endowed by our Creator” suggests that all human life, regardless of circumstances, deserves protection and respect.
Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.
