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| − | '''Choice''' is the act of deciding what to do. It is also known as free will. [[Freedom]] is generally considered either the right or the ability to make decisions without coercion. | + | '''Choice''' is the act of deciding what to do. It is also known as [[free will]]. [[Freedom]] is generally considered either the right or the ability to make decisions without coercion. |
Choice is the basis of [[law]]. Choice is a fundamentally [[human]] activity, since law applying to animals does not apply to the choices made by animals. Instead, laws such as animal control and animal abuse laws apply to the choices of humans in regards to animals. | Choice is the basis of [[law]]. Choice is a fundamentally [[human]] activity, since law applying to animals does not apply to the choices made by animals. Instead, laws such as animal control and animal abuse laws apply to the choices of humans in regards to animals. | ||
Revision as of 18:27, July 27, 2007
Choice is the act of deciding what to do. It is also known as free will. Freedom is generally considered either the right or the ability to make decisions without coercion.
Choice is the basis of law. Choice is a fundamentally human activity, since law applying to animals does not apply to the choices made by animals. Instead, laws such as animal control and animal abuse laws apply to the choices of humans in regards to animals.
"Pro-Choice"
Choice has been used by proponents of abortion (pro-choice), who claim that a pregnant woman has the right to abort an unborn child. Opponents of abortion claim point out that someone does not have the "choice" whether someone else, such as an unborn child, should live. In the words of a popular bumper sticker, "It's a child, not a choice."