Philosophy
Abortion and Personhood
In the U.S. and for many people worldwide, we are on pins and needles waiting for the SCOTUS to rule on the constitutionality of a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks. Interestingly, the State also wants SCOTUS to overturn Roe. While the latter seems unlikely, the 15-week ban is problematic on several fronts. <break time='1s'/>
Life & Death
Yesterday, we lost our dear friend, Susan Smith, as she and her husband George vacationed in New Orleans. It was a sudden occurrence, which is always preferable to lingering in pain and illness. And, as might be expected when you are an octagenarian as Susan was and I will soon be, the death of anyone in your age group is cause for reflection....