BSG: The captains hand

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Am I the only one who disagrees with Roslin?


Roslin believes 1) it is necessary for the survival of humanity to increase the birthrate immediately and 2) it is necessary to restrict abortion in order to increase the birthrate.

I don't even believe the first is true, since their situation is very unstable right now and birthrate won't make a difference in the short run (and might even hurt them if it affects the available workforce). If the situation stabilizes in a year or so, the birthrate will probably climb on its own, with no rights curtailed.

However, even if it were essential that they increase the birthrate, why jump directly to outlawing abortion (she didn't even mentioning birth control!) without considering other pro-natalist policies? They could offer incentives such as better quarters or food and lighter workloads for those having or raising children.

Roslin's decision was poorly thought out. And it raises the question how much is worth sacrificing to save humanity?

Maybe Sharon was right.

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I suspect the writers think they are being liberal since Roslin is personally so supportive of abortion, so upset at having to outlaw it, and never brought up the issue of fetal rights.

The problem is that they are oversimplifying the problem. Roslin didn't have to outlaw abortion to get the birthrate moving. Maybe she'll realize that down the line, but I doubt it.