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Originally Posted by Ghostwriter
I believe there are pro-choice men out there as well. Many of the pro-choice posters are men (I think, no way to prove it either way). Stating my opinion and pointing out alternatives to abortion is not attacking women or men. I do attack the act as incomprehensible, cruel and gruesome.
My understanding is that the women is the final decision maker when it comes to an abortion. I believe they can choose to have an abortion over the objections of the man. Do they always, of course not, but can they? I believe so. This is one of the central parts of the debate over pro-choice vs. pro-life. The law as written now allows the woman to choose what she will do with her body. I am one of those who chooses to speak up for the unborn child. If no one spoke up for the child there would necessarily be no debate and we all could congratulate ourselves on how wise we are. As long as abortion is legal all I can do is try to change others minds and point out alternatives (church, counseling, support groups, adoption, etc.).
And yes, the man is just as responsible for the child and should be responsible for its comfort and well being along with that of the mother. Unfortunately there are too many "men" who shirk their duties and obligations. These are not real men. I don't know what one can do about that other than state ones opinion and try to change the hearts/conscience of the father/s. Responsibility cannot be forced on people no matter what we say, do or legislate. We can only keep on trying.
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In this thread you absolutely
attack women and men who have differing opinions from yourself. Consider focusing on the act itself when voicing your opinions. Rudeness and hostility will change nothing, especially minds.
Also consider researching the plights of those less fortunate. Women without any sort of financial aid, family support, partner support, education, etc. simply do not have the options available to many of us. Instead of judging, it might be more productive to find ways to help them should they choose to carry the baby to term, which would make it more likely they would choose to do so instead of have an abortion. For instance, I have a relative that volunteered for an organization called Save-a-Life (sp?)...and though I disagree with some of the things many of the volunteers think and say, I did notice that they specifically reached out to women without healthcare or emotional and financial support. Yes, some of those women still had abortions, but some did not because they simply needed help getting on their feet. She has several stories of clients that have come back with their children and said that they had really wanted to keep their babies all along but were afraid they wouldn't be able to provide for them, and because of the resources the volunteers offered them they were able to become good parents. I firmly believe that is not the correct choice for every woman, but there are many out there that do not really want the abortion and just think it is their best option at the time due to their circumstances. For women in that particular position a service like that (as well as caring volunteers that are capable of leaving their judgments at the door) is really all they need.