Ok, couldn't resist replying to this debate. First off, I wouldn't want to be born if I was going to have a miserable life of suffering.. or knowing one of my parents was a rapist, or violently abusive, neglegent etc. (just my opinion.. although I've had this discussion with friends and dont know anyone who would disagree yet)
With much, much thought on this issue... I don't think the answer is as simple is one OR the other only. It's not black or white.. but shades of grey. Each circumstance is different and not one solution is always the best for each one. (For a lot of issues, I'd say)
Anyway, If I have to choose one label or the other for this debate, I'd say I am pro choice. I just don't think it should be used as a form of birthcontrol instead of condoms, pill, etc. (I know a couple women who have used abortion that way a multiple times. I definately think those were unwise and irresponsible decisions).
However, I would like to add, pregnancy *prevention* information wasn't nearly as easy to obtain until recently (even today , there can be difficulty aquiring that information or the products for some folks).. so I can understand why there have been such great numbers of abortions. (Not saying that is a justification) I do believe that number will decrease respectively as more prevention information becomes readily available, which I can't fathom ever being a bad thing. (whew, beyond time for zzzz, hope this post made sense)
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