'Bans Don't Work', Says the Party Banning What They Don't Like
Start writing a post

'Bans Don't Work', Says the Party Banning What They Don't Like

A.k.a there are a whole lot of hypocrites in government and politics

15
'Bans Don't Work', Says the Party Banning What They Don't Like

The latest anti-abortion legislation in places like Georgia and Ohio has furthered an already hot debate between opposing viewpoints. The Georgia legislation is, according to those who passed it, an attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade and effectively ban abortions in all fifty states.

While protesters and pundits alike argue the pro-choice and anti-choice debate, I've been left confused and angry about another piece of the argument.

When did the Republican legislators and commentators celebrating the abortion ban suddenly decide bans were effective?

The rallying cry around opposing gun legislation proposed largely by Democratic candidates has been that banning guns will not deter crime or keep criminals from obtaining weapons.

Yes, their argument is that a ban does not work.

{For the purpose of this writing I am not even touching the fact that most Democrats don't propose a total ban on guns, making the whole argument obsolete anyway, because I can only focus on one fallacy in this post.}

Now compare that to the abortion discussion this country is engulfed in right now. The Republican legislators behind the recent anti-abortion bills want to see abortion banned by the highest court in the land: the Supreme Court. Many of their supporters agree with this.

To that point, there is good reason to believe that many people who chose to vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 election did so because they knew a Republican president would appoint conservative judges to the Supreme Court when given the opportunity.

So, clearly, a lot of Republicans want a ban on abortion. For the sake of being a decent human being, I am going to assume most of these people do not want women to perform risky medical procedures on themselves instead of having it done in a medical facility by trained experts.

I am instead going to assume that these people truly believe a ban on abortions would actually stop them from happening.

That then begs the question I posed earlier: why do they suddenly think a ban would be effective?

It's logically inconsistent to argue a ban is effective in one policy area (read: something you want to be banned) and then argue a ban is ineffective in another area (read: something you do not want to be banned).

I happen to agree with the notion that complete bans on anything do not produce the intended results. However, that means I argue that position in any case.

Guns? I want to see stricter protections, but I know they cannot ever be completely banned from existence.

Abortions? I know that a ban on them will only force women to seek them out on their own in secret. I know this means that abortions will not stop happening, but that every women who gets one will now be at serious risk of injury or death as a result of them.

If I, a simple teenager with no government or political experience can realize that the argument to ban abortions but also be vehemently opposed to gun legislation because of the fact that bans don't work is inconsistent and does not make logical sense. why can't the lawmakers touting this argument realize it as well?

Maybe they just don't care that they are inconsistent. Maybe they realize that people blinded by partisanship and their own opinions won't question the leaders they have put total faith in.

No matter the reason, there is a lot of hypocrisy swirling with the push to ban abortions.

While we call out the bills for all of the reasons that have already been mentioned, I think we should also start asking lawmakers about their hypocrisy.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

38763
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

23174
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

949560
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

127189
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments