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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
I think this is a case of needing to define terms - "birth control" being the term subject to two definitions. "Birth control" - meaning any means to prevent a birth is one thing; by that definition, yes all abortion is a form of birth control, regardless of health issues or rape. A birth is prevented.
The second meaning being used here is a bit fuzzy to me - if rape or health concerns negate abortion as "birth control" - what do you mean by "birth control"?
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I assumed she really meant "back-up" birth control, for when your "first line" birth control fails.
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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek
Ditto, because I'm not changing my views on abortion.
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Y'know, intelligent discussion often isn't really about trying to change anyone's views on the topic; it's about understanding --
really understanding -- the views of someone who sees things differently from you.
But I agree. Intelligent discussion isn't likely in this thread.