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I waited for a while to reply to this, partially because of finals, partially because I wanted to make a coherent response.
I'm "pro-life" for myself. I know at this stage in my life, although I'm a student, I would have the baby. I'm financially secure. I have supportive parents, and I'm in a committed relationship with someone who feels the same way about this situation as I do. If any of those factors weren't in the situation, maybe my decision would be different. I know that if I got pregnant next month, it would be as a result of my own carelessness and irresponsibility, and if I'm "woman" enough to be sexually active, I'm "woman" enough to deal with the consequences of having a baby.
On the other hand, I'm VIRULENTLY pro-choice for the rest of the population, and I have done and will continue to do EVERYTHING in my power to assure that the right to reproductive freedom in any way, shape, or form, is preserved for years to come. Making sure the Bush administration doesn't chip away at Roe v. Wade is something I've become devoted to ever since the Florida election controversy was over. I have friends who, due to their individual situation, having the baby wasn't the right decision, and I support their right to make that decision. I just know that it's something I could never do. I would sooner sacrifice a few years of freedom than sacrifice the life of someone I had a part in creating.
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