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settie · 06-22-2009, 11:08 PM

I voted for the dependence on circumstances because I believe some (albeit few) cases of abortion are done for selfish, vain, inhumane reasons.

I believe in a greater connectedness of things, as opposed to singularity. Earth, matter, minus human interference, works in an ever-changing plan for evolution. Instead of believing in god, I believe in the truth of evolution. I won't live long, nor have a significant impact on this earth, but I am a part of evolution, which is pretty damn cool. Evolution, however is not certain or predictable. And I'm grateful for that. Life would be so damn boring for all that lives, wouldn't it? :P

But I defer.

Abortion should always be an option to those pregnant with a reasonable, justified cause.

There should be simple, straightforward deadlines that must be met, along with psych counsels and evaluations. But I also feel that such should be conducted if choosing to become pregnant, or keep a child. If parenting were treated more like a responsible job in itself, I think there would be a greater consistency in healthy parent/child relationships. But hey, that's me dreaming of a utopia, eh?

There should most definitely be a time frame within which an abortion is allowed. What that time frame might be, I don't know. I don't care enough about pregnancy to know the stages and what they consist of.

I think my view on abortion is strongly influenced by personal circumstances and thoughts, and less on society.

For example, when I read that question within the poll, I asked myself "if my boyfriend and I were to have protected sex and get me pregnant, would I be ok with abortion?" And my answer is absolutely yes for this portion in my life. I would have a solid answer within a short time frame, and be certain for my reasoning. I am 22, with a shitty part time job, a rather fucked-up mentality from stress and death, and a dream to work as a researcher, instead of raising a child. And I am absolutely NOT comfortable with carrying to birth a child, and giving it to someone else. If I have a child, I want it to be with me. No exceptions.

Some of you might say "if you're so afraid of getting pregnant, you're not responsible enough for sex." Well, that's your opinion. But I learn from doing in all aspects of life. My mistakes are what really teach me. I guess I need a good knock to my ego, or to my head to get the point across. Well, that works for me. And I'm grateful I can at least admit to that. I'd hope you would at least repect me for admitting that.

Then I thought about the slight possibility of being raped and becoming pregnant. should that happen, I could never carry that child to term. I feel that the trauma of the incident would haunt me, and inflict a negative energy around the pregnancy. I can only see it ending badly, to be frank.

Well, my answers are extremely personal, because that is all I can base my answer off: personal experience. I hope you can respect that at least.

06-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#133 (permalink)
settie Junkie	I voted for the dependence on circumstances because I believe some (albeit few) cases of abortion are done for selfish, vain, inhumane reasons. I believe in a greater connectedness of things, as opposed to singularity. Earth, matter, minus human interference, works in an ever-changing plan for evolution. Instead of believing in god, I believe in the truth of evolution. I won't live long, nor have a significant impact on this earth, but I am a part of evolution, which is pretty damn cool. Evolution, however is not certain or predictable. And I'm grateful for that. Life would be so damn boring for all that lives, wouldn't it? :P But I defer. Abortion should always be an option to those pregnant with a reasonable, justified cause. There should be simple, straightforward deadlines that must be met, along with psych counsels and evaluations. But I also feel that such should be conducted if choosing to become pregnant, or keep a child. If parenting were treated more like a responsible job in itself, I think there would be a greater consistency in healthy parent/child relationships. But hey, that's me dreaming of a utopia, eh? There should most definitely be a time frame within which an abortion is allowed. What that time frame might be, I don't know. I don't care enough about pregnancy to know the stages and what they consist of. I think my view on abortion is strongly influenced by personal circumstances and thoughts, and less on society. For example, when I read that question within the poll, I asked myself "if my boyfriend and I were to have protected sex and get me pregnant, would I be ok with abortion?" And my answer is absolutely yes for this portion in my life. I would have a solid answer within a short time frame, and be certain for my reasoning. I am 22, with a shitty part time job, a rather fucked-up mentality from stress and death, and a dream to work as a researcher, instead of raising a child. And I am absolutely NOT comfortable with carrying to birth a child, and giving it to someone else. If I have a child, I want it to be with me. No exceptions. Some of you might say "if you're so afraid of getting pregnant, you're not responsible enough for sex." Well, that's your opinion. But I learn from doing in all aspects of life. My mistakes are what really teach me. I guess I need a good knock to my ego, or to my head to get the point across. Well, that works for me. And I'm grateful I can at least admit to that. I'd hope you would at least repect me for admitting that. Then I thought about the slight possibility of being raped and becoming pregnant. should that happen, I could never carry that child to term. I feel that the trauma of the incident would haunt me, and inflict a negative energy around the pregnancy. I can only see it ending badly, to be frank. Well, my answers are extremely personal, because that is all I can base my answer off: personal experience. I hope you can respect that at least.