Seek First to Understand

Having debates with other people can be a very dangerous business. Generally, people are only so open to other viewpoints, and I think everyone has a point at which they're emotions take over.

I thought of a question today for pro-choice abortion people. This story sparked it.

The question: Is gender selection a legitimate reason to have an abortion?

Possible answers: Yes or No.

If the respondent says yes, then they're morally suspect, but consistent.

If the respondent says no, then they've admitted that abortions are not just a choice someone can make. Many pro-choicers say it's not the government's business what a woman does with her body, implying that the woman can have an abortion for any reason she wants.  This takes that stance off the table.