Coronavirus Response by Ennegram

The Enneagram test is is a comprehensive personality test that has become wildly popular the past few years. It breaks people down into nine basic categories based on their fears, desires and motivations. If you don't know what type you are, click here for a free test, or you want to read more about each type, click here. I thought I would have a little fun with the Corona frenzy that has the world shut down right now, and I broke down the responses each personality type would have. Because, hey, what else is there to do at home? (this is for entertainment purposes only!)

1. The Moral Perfectionist

• Food is rationed
• Each family member is only allowed four squares of TP per wipe
• Home school desks are set up with color-coded assignment charts
• Already wrote her own lessons to teach her children
• Wonders why people are just now learning how to wash their hands properly

2. The Supportive Advisor

• Calling grandparents and other elderly to make sure they have enough food and supplies
• The neighborhood kids are gathering in her yard (but at least 6 feet away from each other)
• Makes cookies for her neighbors
• Keeps sharing Facebook articles with friends and mom groups in case they didn't see them
• Wants to make sure no one feels alone

3. The Successful Achiever

• Is taking the quarantine more seriously than anyone, and will let you know that you should be, too. 
• House is spotless and sprayed down with Lysol
• Knows what day it is
• Has showered and fixed her hair every day
• Wakes up early to go shopping
• Freezer full of food
• Worried about how the PTA will survive without her for three weeks

4. The Romantic Individualist

• Needs to mediate daily to bring herself peace in these uncertain times
• Is diffusing essential oils
• Sees this as an opportunity to grow as a better person
• Is grateful for the time to herself
• Not concerned about home schooling her kids--but allows them ample time to create art and music.
• Realizes everything she's taken for granted before

5. The investigative Thinker

• Knows exactly where this virus came from and how to treat it
• Has been researching protocol in other countries
• Scared she doesn't know how to cook enough different meals
• Is secretly happy she gets to stay home.
• Doesn't have to worry about talking to people face to face anymore

6. The Loyal Guardian

• Is afraid that she could come in contact with someone who hasn't washed their hands
• Gently reminds everyone that we must remain vigilant and safe to make it through together
• Is terrified she won't be able to do this on her own
• Has called her mom several times to check in
• Has read way too many online articles about the virus

7. The Entertaining Optimist

• Thinks the virus is just like the flu
• Is still hosting parties and get-togethers maybe in person, but definitely virtually
• Bought ultra-cheap airline tickets
• Picks up and heads out of state for "quarantine"Posts Corona-virus memes
• Realizes the the liquor store is definitely an "essential business"

8. The Protective Challenger

• Is highly suspicious of this virus and its origins
• Has already figured out the conspiracy behind it all
• Highly irritated by the inconvenience of it all
• Is planning on carrying on life as usual
• Isn't going to follow the CDC warnings or stay at home orders
• Has stocked up on ammo

9. The Peaceful Mediator

• Hopes this can get over with quickly
• Knows that if everyone just stays at home and obeys, then it will get over quickly
• Thinks, "Why can't everyone just obey?"Wants everyone to be nice to each other and for once forget about politics
• Affirms everyone in their decisions in how they handle their response

My Body, My Choice?

Many arguments for abortion rights have been turned into taglines for the abortion movement, the most ridiculous of which is, "My body, my choice." The argument essentially is that when choosing to have an abortion or not, it is the woman's body, so therefore it should be her choice whether or not to carry the baby to term. They say it’s about choice, and that no one should be allowed to tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her body.

Pro-life people argue that the baby is a separate individual--not simply a part of the mother. The fetus has its own unique DNA, and therefore should be protected from those who may wish to do it harm. Separate individual, therefore separate rights. However, the claim from pro-choice people is that the fetus growing inside of a pregnant woman is a part of her, therefore it's her right to do with it as she pleases. So let’s follow that logic. 

For argument’s sake, let’s say that the fetus is a part of a woman. What other body part can a woman legally remove? Yes, cosmetic surgery is available if one should so choose. Breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction, etc. are popular types of body modification. Some would argue about the mental health of some women (and men) who undergo multiple body modification surgeries, but that's not my point. The point is that women are not electively choosing to remove *parts of their body.* If a woman—or anyone for that matter—wanted to electively remove a body part, every single ethical medical doctor would say no. I can't even electively remove my uterus. There has to be a medical reason for a woman to have a hysterectomy. Most doctors won't even perform a tubal ligation until after a woman has already had children. If I wanted to remove my appendix because it might burst one day and cause a financial burden on me, I will get told no. My left thumb is fairly useless, can you just take it of my hands? If I want to remove my pinky toe, that’s gonna be a no. Begging for an elective amputation could also land me straight in the looney bin, and it rightfully should. Because removing an otherwise healthy body part is cRaZy.

Some might argue that the fetus could be more likened to a parasite or a cancerous tumor that takes over your body, sucking the resources from it. To that, I would say, of course you remove a parasite or a tumor, but a fetus does not consume healthy cells, nor does it take over the organs and cause organ failure. To compare a fetus to a parasite or a tumor is really a little overreaching.

The bottom line is that the argument about it being a part of a woman's body, and therefore she should be able to remove it if she pleases should be moot. There's no other body part you can just legally choose to remove if you don't want it any more.

Now let's get to the issue of "No one should be able to tell me what I can and cannot do with my body." That's another non sequitur. The US government already tells you what you can and cannot do with your body. I cannot prostitute myself--even if I *really* need to money, it's still illegal. I cannot sell my organs. I can't use drugs--but it's my body, and if I want to destroy it with methamphetamine and heroin, why can't I? Assisted suicide? That a no. If I know I'm going to die, and I am in the most horrific pain of my life, I can't have someone help me end it--because it's illegal. All of these things are illegal because they are immoral and unsafe. If the pro-choice community were *really* about "my body, my choice," then they wouldn't just be pro-abortion. They would be pro-prostitute, pro-organ selling, pro-amputation, pro-drugs and pro-assisted suicide. But they aren't. Pro-choice people are exclusively pro-abortion. They recognize that prostitution, organ selling, amputation, drugs and assisted suicide are wrong, and therefore should be illegal.

I sincerely urge those of you reading this who are pro-choice to really think of the logic behind your "choice." It doesn't really make sense. You really just want to make sure women have an "out" if they get pregnant. It cannot possibly be about the government trying to control your body--because they already do in so many other areas. Be consistent then in your arguments.