Yesterday was the 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in the U.S.
In previous posts I've made it known that I am pro-choice, which is different than being pro-abortion. If no one ever wanted/needed an abortion, that would be fine with me, however, many women don't want their pregnancy or they want it but due to health issues they can't or choose not to keep it, and I think the decision lies squarely on the woman and those she trusts to decide, period.
In a recent NPR interview with one of the few doctors who are trained and practicing abortions, this Dr. said an estimated 41 Million women have had the procedure since it has been made legal. 41 Million, is a lot of women (all types of women) who decided for 41 Million individual reasons to have it done.
And although I sympathize with women who regret their decision, it is a very difficult decision to make, and every situation is unique, I think the option of abortion is critical as long as any of the 41 MILLION feel it was the right decision for them.
I think we have to trust women, and I think we need to keep abortion safe and legal.
Lovemy4 is a discussion leader for North Central Phoenix, tired mother of 4 great kids and wife to one great husband.
This is a very touchy
This is a very touchy subject still 35 years later. I too, am pro-choice. I don't believe abortion is a form of birth control, but I do believe that a woman has the right to choose what's best for her and her lifestyle. My take on it is this...If you are raped, then you by all means should make the decision if you are capable to be a loving, nuturing parent to a child that was conceived in an criminal act. If there is health issuses then your doctor and you should discuss posibilities of raising a child with a medical issue or if the child or you could die during birth, mentally would carrying be the best decision. If you are using birth control and you get pregnant (because only abstinence is 100%) does a baby fit into your life and lifestyle and can you commit time, energy and love into this child. In any case I hope the following is remembered. No child asks to be borm and with that said if they are should be brought into a home life that is not filled with unconditional love and care.
"It's not to late to become who you've always wanted to be..."
I am ProChoice, but for a
I am ProChoice, but for a DIFFERENT reason, I think personnally that abortion is wrong, but I feel that everyone should have a choice in everything, and you live with the consequences of your choices..
" just my Opinion"
I have the same view as you
I have the same view as you on the subject. I, too, am pro-choice, but I would hope that people would consider other choices before deciding to have an abortion.
Agree with all the
Agree with all the pro-choice comments. Roe v. Wade is being attacked at all corners and we owe it to our daughters (and sons) to fight to keep choice in this country
Susie is a discussion leader in the east valley for arizonamoms.com. She has two sons, ages 6 and 2.
I am pro-choice too ! I
I am pro-choice too ! I agree that it shouldn't be used as birth control.I got pregnant at 17 and was a few minutes away from having a abortion and changed my mind.I had the baby and gave him up for adoption.That worked for me, however that might not work for every women.I agree we need to fight to keep this choice open !
I have been honest in saying
I have been honest in saying that I have been there. I had an abortion when I was 19, in the military, no family, no well established relationship, and NO IDEA where my life was headed. I can also say that I too do not think that women should use this as a form of birth control. Every woman has her reason. Sometimes they are just less acceptable than others'.
"Everything will be OK in the end. If EVERYTHING is not OK, it is not the end"
It definitely is a touchy
It definitely is a touchy subject for many. I agree in pro-choice. In the sense that women should have the right to make their own decisions. Because it is something I would not do myself (for spiritual/religious reasons), I just think I should not tell another women (or anyone should tell women for that matter) how to live their lifes. It is a personal decision and each women should have the right of choice. Right or wrong?
LisaMommy is a discussion leader in Paradise Valley/Scottsdale area for arizonamoms.com. Her two boys are ages 5 months and 3 years old.
Thanks for posting!!
Thanks for posting!! Sometimes I feel like I'm seriously in the minority here in AZ, being pro-choice. I see an awful lot of anti-abortion bumper stickers (and very angry ones!) on my daily commute and sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one here who believes in a woman's inherent right to choose.
It seems like we're a kinder, gentler crowd compared to some of the anti-abortionists.....
DesertMom
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This may be semantics, but I
This may be semantics, but I wanted to clarify. I'm anti-abortion, as you put it, but am pro-choice. I think most pro-choicers are anti-abortion. Meaning they don't necessarily like the idea of abortion and would be happy if nobody had to get an abortion, but still believe it's important for women to have the choice. If "they" are anti-abortion, then does that make you pro-abortion? I certainly hope not! I only mention it because I hate it when people refer to pro-choicers as pro-abortion.
Semantics is an important
Semantics is an important game in this debate, just the term "pro-life" implies that the other side (our side) is anti-life, which is rediculous. Having a discussion about semantics is important.
I think the term "pro-abortion" indicates we want women to have an abortion over all other options, which is just silly. But, I don't have a problem with it being the selected option. Abortion serves a role in providing every woman the ability to control her body. And when 41 Million have used that option it indicates to me that it needs to be kept safe and legal. (And who we elect as our next President may determine if it will continue to be or not.)
I personally don't believe a fetus has a soul or suffers because of an abortion. To the contrary I think it gives a soul an opportunity to inhabit a wanted baby at another time. Granted I have no supporting evidence, but my understanding of God's love and Jesus' kindness has led me to this personal belief (and I have met with ministers about this topic). I think God knows what choice we will make and in his kindness and understanding makes the best of it for us.
Lovemy4 is a discussion leader for North Central Phoenix, tired mother of 4 great kids and wife to one great husband.
I think statistically we are
I think statistically we are a majority, even in Arizona. The problem is we aren't as dedicated to the cause, supporting only pro-choice candidates, pushing for pro-choice legislation, so the more organized, more determined, more vocal minority slowly racks up more and more "victories."
It is a rare day when you see a pro-choice sticker.
This was supposed to reply to DessertMOM's post.
Lovemy4 is a discussion leader for North Central Phoenix, tired mother of 4 great kids and wife to one great husband.