Although the argument for or against abortion is decades old, it is being argued as much now as it ever has been. Despite being zealously debated, the argument is one of values and belief systems and not one of facts (at least not enough to consider it an argument of facts). There are distinct differences between facts and values. Values are a part of an individual’s personal beliefs and can change from person to person. Facts on the other hand, are true statements that do not deviate from the data that comprise them. For example, an argument of facts would be one like Climate Change and an argument of values is one like Assisted Suicide. In order to persuade someone in an argument, you must be able to win them over with facts. However, if they are arguing with their beliefs, than you inevitably come to an impasse.
Norman Shultz of beyondintractability.org has the following to say about such arguments:
“Because of the nature of their differences, factual issues and value issues will contribute different kinds of problems to a conflict. Parties must be able to sort these out, handling each type appropriately, in order to be able to address a conflict constructively.”
“Because of the nature of their differences, factual issues and value issues will contribute different kinds of problems to a conflict. Parties must be able to sort these out, handling each type appropriately, in order to be able to address a conflict constructively.”
Because abortion is an argument of values and beliefs and not one of facts, it will most likely go on with little to no change. Even though it is now legal, it doesn't change the fact that it is still hotly debated. No matter how I personally feel about it though, I just can’t see the end to this particular argument.
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