well said MT04

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Although I support unrestricted access to abortion for the first trimester and think that the Bible and Christianity are a big load of crap, I was definitely put off by the flippant and "celebratory" tone used by the thread-starter.

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles I was definitely put off by the flippant and "celebratory" tone used by the thread-starter.

me too!

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles Although I support unrestricted access to abortion for the first trimester and think that the Bible and Christianity are a big load of crap, I was definitely put off by the flippant and "celebratory" tone used by the thread-starter.

I agree that one abortion is not really an occasion for celebration but in the larger scheme of things I believe it is a very small step in the right direction. When I consider what the effects would most likely be if all those parents who are either unwilling or unable to raise their children properly aborted instead... now that would be something worth celebrating.

Eh, I find it hard to take most things seriously as I'm not offended by anything. So yes, my initial post will probably offend somebody, and I knew that going into it. It doesn't negate the fact that yes, I'm celebrating the death of a potential form of life, and I'm okay with that. I'm not going to apologize for it either

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Originally posted by miamitrance04 there is no way that you can argue that abortion is ok unless it is from rape or extinuating circumstances, not iresponsibility and carelesness!!

For the most part I agree with you. I do think that a lot of people are careless because they believe that they can always just get an abortion. And there are certainly cases of abortion happening in this country that should have been avoided. It should definitely never factor into the equation unless deemed completely unavoidable. However, I do believe that because of those cases, it should exist as a legal option.

And whether celebratory or not, I still find it unsettling that someone would post about a friend's very private, personal matter like that online. I'm sure the emotions they are experiencing right now are pretty debilitating. Or at least that is the way it should be.

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Originally posted by Demoted Eh, I find it hard to take most things seriously as I'm not offended by anything. So yes, my initial post will probably offend somebody, and I knew that going into it. It doesn't negate the fact that yes, I'm celebrating the death of a potential form of life, and I'm okay with that. I'm not going to apologize for it either

I'm pro-choice, and I still find that attitude upsetting. I don't know the circumstances of your friend's situation, nor do I want to. But I'm hard-pressed to find cause to celebrate the need to terminate a pregnancy like that. And I am very sorry for you if nothing in life has ever given you pause to think really deeply about it, and grapple with emotions. That's a pretty unfulfilling life. You must be pretty damn desensitized to see your friend's dilemma as a joke.

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hey man do what u got to do, i prefer the old ski mask and bat in the subway station trick, but whatever floats ur boat

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Originally posted by Demoted She's a minor, and DC is coincidentally the only place in the States where a minor can have an abortion without parental intervention. He left at 11:30 this morning to go and get a Dirt Devil taken to her vagina. And I'm chuckling. Aheh heh... hooooooooo not that any of you cared or whatnot.

One of my e-tard friends had an abortion two months ago. not pretty.

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Originally posted by Ian abortion as an intelligent option is all well & good, but it shouldn't be used as a secondary contraception. If someones stupid enough not to use any protection or at least be careful (i mean there is the morning after pill too to be safe) then they deserve 18 years of financial commitment.

Allowing a child to live to punish a stupid couple is one of the worst reasons to bring a baby into this world.

Personally, I think that you should be allowed 2 abortions in your lifetime. If you come for a third, the baby is aborted AND your tubes are tied. Problem solved. If you can't take care of yourself and practice safe sex, you obviously are not capable of taking care of a child, and subsequently should have the privelage of procreating taken from you.

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Originally posted by Lira There's no right for the state for do that, the same way I'm claiming the woman has no right to claim ownership over the foetus' body

The foetus has no right to claim incubation rights either. She isn't claiming the foetus as her own entity, she is claiming that the "baby" is residing within her entity. If she wishes for it not to be there, as the "owner" of the body, she has the right to "evict" anything residing within.

I believe women should have the right to abortion, but should not have the right to abuse it, and use it as a form of contraception.

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Originally posted by Theresa I believe women should have the right to abortion, but should not have the right to abuse it, and use it as a form of contraception.

Better said than I've been able to.

+1

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