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In reply to the discussion: I had an abortion. Why it's none of your business. [View all]Moostache
(9,895 posts)27. Amen...the choice is the woman's to make, period.
If they wish to consult others, that too is their choice...including the choice of whether or not to consult the sperm donor that enabled the pregnancy in the first place. Advice and counsel are also to be received at the choice of the woman involved and NO ONE ELSE.
The "church" does not get a say...
The "state" does not get a say...
The "community" does not get a say...
No one else gets an unsolicited say, period.
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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