Well, the strange polarization and subsequent gross generalization of democrats and republicans aside, this argument can be applied to almost every controversia

Well, the strange polarization and subsequent gross generalization of democrats and republicans aside, this argument can be applied to almost every controversial issue. Pro-birthers argue for the rights of unborn fetuses, pro-choicers argue for the rights of mothers. Anti-vaxxers argue for the rights of parents, pro-vaxxers argue for the rights of the general population (ie. the right to a reasonable expectation of herd immunity). Pick any controversial topic, both sides are arguing different angles that they believe are for the best.