Posted AT 7:47 PM EDT on 10/07/08
Canada has no real abortion law
REGINALD STACKHOUSE
Globe and Mail Update
Continued controversy over Henry Morgentaler's Order of Canada is depressing for one feature – its incredible but persistent irrationality.
The award itself is incidental. Fundamental to the argument is the passion with which each side remains transfixed by loyalty to an unreal absolute – life or choice.
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