Missouri Democratic Congresswoman, Cori Bush, recently sparked controversy with her provocative statements comparing the act of abortion to simple headache relief. This analogy, often wielded by abortion advocates, seeks to detract from the humanity of the unborn, using language like “cluster of cells” and “heart activity” to downplay the fetus’s human status and validate abortion.
During a discussion on the repercussions of limiting access to abortion pills, Bush likened the banning of medication abortion to barring over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol or antibiotics. She maintained that no legitimate medical rationale existed to restrict access to these drugs, brushing aside concerns about their life-terminating potential as nothing more than political rhetoric.
“Banning medication abortion,” asserted Bush, advocating for it to be as accessible as regular medications, “would be like placing a ban on Tylenol, a ban on antibiotics. There is no valid medical reason to do so; it’s only political propaganda.”
It is essential to underscore, however, that the safety of abortion pills for women continues to be a contentious subject. Detractors argue these medications can pose significant risks and potentially harm women’s health.
Bush’s remarks underscore the vast ideological chasm surrounding the abortion issue. Those championing the sanctity of life view the unborn child as a human life deserving protection, while proponents of choice endeavor to downplay the fetus’s significance to legitimize abortion practices.
