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Showing Original Post only (View all)I had an abortion. Why it's none of your business. [View all]
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/i-had-an-abortion-why-is-none-of-your-business/2019/05/27/c8757df8-7e64-11e9-8ede-f4abf521ef17_story.html?utm_term=.f1962b187044What about those of us who arent victims? What about those who simply happened to find ourselves pregnant? Abortion doesnt have to be motivated by trauma.
I had an abortion. Im not going to tell you how old I was or what my circumstances were at the time. I wont mention whether birth control was used or whether it wasnt. Im not going to tell you whether the guy is or is not still a part of my life, whether it was a one-night stand or a long-term relationship. Im not going to discuss the health of either party involved in the consensual or nonconsensual sex, nor the viability of the embryo. None of those details are pertinent. I got pregnant. I didnt want to be pregnant. I had a medical procedure to remedy the situation. Full stop.
I am an adult of sound mind and body. My government has decreed me capable of voting, of operating motor vehicles, of purchasing firearms, of paying taxes. Why is this irrational line drawn at body autonomy?
I had an abortion, and I need no ones forgiveness. Nor should I need your permission. In defending reproductive rights, we should refrain from framing the argument around the most extreme and saintly of cases in the hope of converting more supporters. When we pander to find circumstances under which abortion becomes palatable, we dilute the simple message that body autonomy should be a right regardless of gender.
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I totally agree with the author...the why's and details are none of our business.
Lars39
May 2019
#2
I'm sorry, but the whole "difficult decision" thing is just more bullshit.
scarletwoman
May 2019
#37
I had an abortion and helped 4 others have them when it was totally illegal in our state.
lark
May 2019
#19
I think of the women more like camp followers. And that is insulting to camp followers.
demigoddess
May 2019
#30
Excellent statement & n.b. the Repugs are moving the window to only "rape,incest, life of mother."
stuffmatters
May 2019
#34