Rape and justice
Sir, — The State is the upholder of humanity’s higher values. In upholding freedom of speech, it cannot discriminate between speakers it approves of, and those for whom it may have no sympathy whatever. The recent National Front rallies in England saw this in effect. If it allows but one exception, the value itself falls to the ground, and all members of society are legitimate in their fear of being similarly treated. The sanctity of life is of the same category. Parliament does not support rape, nor is it unsympathetic to the victim; however, it must not breach that value, or, all who have life, may validly fear for it. It is for this reason that rape cannot be a ground for abortion, and for this reason also that Parliament must reassess its stand on foetal abnormality. — Yours, etc., TIM CORCORAN. • July 13, 1978.
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