The article explores the moral nuances of freedom of expression, particularly regarding crisis pregnancy centers that aim to provide alternatives to abortion. While these centers have the right to express their views, the article questions the ethics of their often deceptive tactics. It differentiates between making untrue claims and lying, emphasizing the moral responsibility to verify beliefs before trying to persuade others. The author argues that due diligence is essential, especially regarding issues with significant consequences, such as birth control efficacy and abortion effects.
To get the obvious out of the way, those who work for crisis pregnancy centers have the moral right to express their views on abortion.
While there are many forms of lying, the common form requires that a person believes they are making an untrue claim and that they have the intention to deceive.
There is also an obligation to confirm one's beliefs before trying to get others to accept them.
Being epistemically irresponsible about knowing birth control's efficacy or the medical effect of abortion is morally unacceptable.
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