Post #3/Class Recap

In class we discussion the issue of abortion which was brought up, and how the arguments lie on a spectrum, it is not an issue that only has two sides--as most issues never do.  I wonder where on the spectrum the ancient rhetors would lie, how Plato would form his argument, what questions he would ask and how well he would inform himself of the opposing positions.  Plato would probably agree with our discussion today, that there are several arguments, as opposed to there only ever being a right and a wrong, a left, or a right.  The issue of abortion is also one that requires a lot of sensitivity, one with virtue.  The relativity of the virtue would be far more important to Plato, and with abortion being such a sensitive issue, one that combat people's morals, and basic principles of living demands a certain level of virtue.  Presenting an argument must not only have the stases, but it also must involve a high level of virtue and honor; at least Plato might argue.