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MH1

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167. Thank you. +1000.

Fri Mar 2, 2012, 09:13 PM

Mar 2012

There are other factors, too. The child WILL want to contact their biological mother at some point. Giving birth entails a lifetime connection that might not be wanted.

That said, I want contraception widely available and widely used so that abortions are rarely needed; and for abortion to be widely and easily accessible in the earliest stage of pregnancy, so 'late-term abortion' will be a consideration that doesn't even have to be made except for late-term complications and other extremely rare situations. Not because I have a problem with abortion (I don't) but because some people do, and thus make it difficult for the person having an abortion.

Ironically (and I think intentionally by some), the efforts to suppress contraception and access to abortion, make late(r)-term abortions more likely in more cases.

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When if ever does abortion make you uncomfortable/uneasy? [View all] Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 OP

Never, Its None of My Business we can do it Mar 2012 #1

+1 It is simply none of my concern, nor should it be. hifiguy Mar 2012 #24

I do think about it being a woman. However, I may not want it for me but I don't feel it is my southernyankeebelle Mar 2012 #56

Agreed 100% hifiguy Mar 2012 #61

The OP assumes that it is our business to judge IphengeniaBlumgarten Mar 2012 #34

It's the business of a woman and a coin flip, if she wants! randome Mar 2012 #58

Your so right. Besides who are we to judge another person's decision. We aren't in their shoes. southernyankeebelle Mar 2012 #150

^ Amen ^ Mimosa Mar 2012 #184

I'm with you n/t dana_b Mar 2012 #95

Oh, sheez. closeupready Mar 2012 #113

So, You Think Other People's Personal Decisions Should Somehow Involve You? we can do it Mar 2012 #189

Doesn't matter, if you're a man. randome Mar 2012 #2

So the day before birth would not bother you? nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #5

You are kidding... There is not a doctor in this country that would do that! alittlelark Mar 2012 #9

I didn't say there was. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #13

You're kidding, right? Neue Regel Mar 2012 #155

After reading that I assume you understand he was NOT alittlelark Mar 2012 #168

You said, "There is not a doctor in this country that would do that!" Neue Regel Mar 2012 #171

He was as much a doctor as the the Nazi 'doctors'. alittlelark Mar 2012 #177

Back alley abortionist murdering liveborn full term infants? Oh yeah, he's such a good example. uppityperson Mar 2012 #170

He wasn't a "back alley abortionist" Neue Regel Mar 2012 #172

He had been in trouble before and they should have shut him down a long time ago. Since what he was uppityperson Mar 2012 #181

That is absolutely horrifying. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #176

Doesn't matter if it bothers me. randome Mar 2012 #12

That was not the question in the OP though. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #15

It's one of those things that is out of my hands. randome Mar 2012 #19

It's like the wars the US wages in the ME. I can't really make a difference so what is my opinion Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #22

I was thinking of that same metaphor! randome Mar 2012 #36

TBTB mostly control politics and war now. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #38

The difference is: with abortion, you have no RIGHT to "make a difference." NYC Liberal Mar 2012 #138

Sticking my nose in - enlightenment Mar 2012 #97

So your intent is to put us on a slippery slope? One day before birth; then the day before that? Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #158

wtf Dokkie Mar 2012 #76

Same applies for 'getting' a woman pregnant, then. randome Mar 2012 #86

When men try to make the rules Happyhippychick Mar 2012 #3

Hear Hear, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2012 #7

Thank you! Happyhippychick Mar 2012 #11

Abortion is a legal medical procedure obamanut2012 Mar 2012 #4

So all pregnant women are unhealthy? nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #6

If You Really Want To Pursue This Line, Sir.... The Magistrate Mar 2012 #17

So Sir, you are indeed saying that all pregnant women are unhealthy. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #18

If you are sincerely asking for opinions, why are you then arguing with them? Happyhippychick Mar 2012 #21

I'm trying to get some details into their thought process. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #26

I wish but obviously not. uppityperson Mar 2012 #94

Feel Free To Provide Us All the Amusement at Your Own Expense You Desire, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2012 #25

Please Sir, try to stay on topic. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #28

The Spectacle You Present Is the Sole Point Of Interest, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2012 #44

I'm having some popcorn. I had to duck out to make a call. Happyhippychick Mar 2012 #29

Heading Out Soon For Groceries With the Wife, Ma'am, Myself The Magistrate Mar 2012 #32

It could take five months, too. Happyhippychick Mar 2012 #40

No, he's saying pregnancy poses more risks to a woman's life and health than abortion. smokey nj Mar 2012 #71

he did not say ALL newspeak Mar 2012 #190

"legal medical procedure"s are not always done on unhealthy people. uppityperson Mar 2012 #93

Per the poster: "Abortion is a legal medical procedure for women's health. " nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #115

Doing something to stay healthy does not mean you were unhealthy to start with. uppityperson Mar 2012 #126

Not cleaning your teeth will result in tooth and gum disease. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #129

Nope. uppityperson Mar 2012 #132

Getting a preventative flu or other shot, is a medical procedure, performed on a healthy person Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #156

Always. No one WANTS abortions. The women who have them are not HAPPY about it Vincardog Mar 2012 #8

Not according to some of the other posters. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #10

I have not seen anyone happy about abortions, IF you don't like them Don't have one Vincardog Mar 2012 #16

Isn't "stirring the pot" expected on a political discussion board? Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #141

Discussion implies someone is willing to be persuaded. Stirring the spot implies Vincardog Mar 2012 #153

Please point out where I posted that some did. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #173

Here you go. The post ahead of yours, and your reply "not according to some of the other posters" uppityperson Mar 2012 #182

And I hold to the first part of people wanting them, but not the second part of people being happy. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #183

There you said it. You said "I want them to end pregnancies". Shame on you for wanting ABORTIONS Vincardog Mar 2012 #191

I disagree. No one wants the circumstances that might lead to an abortion. sinkingfeeling Mar 2012 #88

I am taking a similar drug now (Humira) - my dad was on Methotrexate for his arthritis TBF Mar 2012 #101

I did not suggest that you or anyone should have your choices limited. Vincardog Mar 2012 #154

"Fuck rare" is the response of more than one DUer to "safe, legal and rare": Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #139

The problem I have is that "use condoms than have abortions" is wayyyy too simplistic. uppityperson Mar 2012 #147

I'm in favor of better sex education and wider availability of contraception, Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #151

Of course. "rare" is not an objective, measurable number, that is the issue with using it uppityperson Mar 2012 #152

During. eShirl Mar 2012 #14

What Bothers You Is Of No Consequence To Anyone Else, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2012 #20

So you have no opinions on things you cannot affect? Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #31

It Must Keep You Awfully Busy Then, Sir.... The Magistrate Mar 2012 #39

I must not be alone, Sir. DU covers a swath of varied topics. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #43

The Strong Are Strongest Alone, Sir The Magistrate Mar 2012 #49

The Bible told Christians to be "wise as serpents." Or "sly as snakes" some might say Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #159

There are couple of things about abortion that can be difficult and sad RZM Mar 2012 #23

Thank you for an honest and thought out reply. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #33

There are women who considered and rejected an abortion and then got a later term one. uppityperson Mar 2012 #96

it makes me uncomfortable LadyHawkAZ Mar 2012 #27

That makes complete sense. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #35

Never. n/t Greybnk48 Mar 2012 #30

When assholes try to outlaw it PlanetBev Mar 2012 #37

+1 eShirl Mar 2012 #42

Sex selective abortions? AngryAmish Mar 2012 #41

This is actually what brought this topic up to some degree. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #45

Then both of you have my best wishes. randome Mar 2012 #51

I'd have a big problem with that AngryAmish Mar 2012 #54

But if both of you can't agree, what then? randome Mar 2012 #60

That is part of the discussion too. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #55

It can't be 50/50, 'cause you can't die or be maimed Lars39 Mar 2012 #77

My wife and I just have that kind of relationship. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #79

Of course it can... JSnuffy Mar 2012 #108

Unfortunately, the DU polling feature isn't currently available. Morning Dew Mar 2012 #66

It doesn't. While you might like to draw a line in the sand and say that once sinkingfeeling Mar 2012 #46

I tend to go along with British law here... LeftishBrit Mar 2012 #47

Seems sensible on the surface. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #50

I love how the British leave religion out of it. Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #143

Truthfully - when it comes to me personally. Been there done that and often feel guilty. But then jwirr Mar 2012 #48

Whenever Republicans make this very same argument. Ikonoklast Mar 2012 #52

There is no argument. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #57

You are correct, there is none. Ikonoklast Mar 2012 #62

This is what I can't stand about DU. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #63

What I want to open up as a discussion is why you care enough about this to start a thread CTyankee Mar 2012 #64

Word. Me thinks it's to cause infighting. But I'm a little Happyhippychick Mar 2012 #69

Post #45. randome Mar 2012 #73

Rule #1. Get Defensive And Mis-Direct. Awesome. Ikonoklast Mar 2012 #67

Might as well shut down DU altogether or maybe make it a rule that we can't discuss things we cannot Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #72

All or none, I see. Ikonoklast Mar 2012 #81

I do not believe that was my opinion, but alright. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #116

Yes... of course you may do that. LanternWaste Mar 2012 #122

But I consider most of the pro-abortion remarks to be honest too Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #160

All genuine remarks are interesting. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #175

Women have been under attack for quite a while now me b zola Mar 2012 #187

right up until the age of 41 MattBaggins Mar 2012 #53

ROFL. My parents would have probably agreed. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #59

There is a general level of discomfort The Doctor. Mar 2012 #65

Not sure your opinion is valid. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #75

Lol... got me. n/t The Doctor. Mar 2012 #78

My wife just started watching the new series. Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #85

He was brilliant. Mariana Mar 2012 #164

Awesome, I'm glad I'm not alone. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #174

These questions are never really about clinical considerations. EFerrari Mar 2012 #80

I'm quite comfortable with the idea of women being sexually active. The Doctor. Mar 2012 #83

Late term abortions bother me adigal Mar 2012 #68

After 24 weeks ecstatic Mar 2012 #70

Mothers having a late term abortion abelenkpe Mar 2012 #98

I always have a problem with the "so many people would love to adopt" reference. CTyankee Mar 2012 #102

Thank you. +1000. MH1 Mar 2012 #167

In the late 80s I worked with a therapist who had patients who had, as young women, had CTyankee Mar 2012 #188

Do You Know Any Woman Who Chose To Abort After 24 Weeks Just Because? Even Heard Of One? HangOnKids Mar 2012 #121

I simply answered the OP's question ecstatic Mar 2012 #162

Never Dokkie Mar 2012 #74

I've always thought that Roe v Wade got it pretty close to right csziggy Mar 2012 #82

Never, really. It's just not emotionally loaded, and I prefer it that way. saras Mar 2012 #84

When people ask me to qualify my support for choice. Iggo Mar 2012 #87

Never. ieoeja Mar 2012 #89

I had the EXACT Reaction Driving Through Florida On My Way To My Pops Funeral HangOnKids Mar 2012 #100

Because the white race is in trouble because all the white wimmins hedgehog Mar 2012 #179

I respect/trust women to make their own decisions because it's their business, not mine. AtomicKitten Mar 2012 #90

If I had to get one..... ingac70 Mar 2012 #91

Always... but it's called "pro-choice" for a reason. SomethingFishy Mar 2012 #92

Never. That is why I have abortion parties regularly. Tupperware? Pshaw. Abortions are more fun! uppityperson Mar 2012 #99

For The Win! HangOnKids Mar 2012 #103

Right after they have their mani-pedis at the spa! CTyankee Mar 2012 #104

It has reached the point where the abortinazis should just be mocked. ieoeja Mar 2012 #106

Don't forget "coat hanger" bingo! The winner gets to pick a standard wire one or one that holds Happyhippychick Mar 2012 #112

when it's illegal. n/t Scout Mar 2012 #105

Last trimester izquierdista Mar 2012 #107

As I read your OP it was obvious pipi_k Mar 2012 #109

You are exaclty right. I'm glad someone actually understood it. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #117

Is it OK to judge people who choose to have 20 children? (nt) Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #144

I would never be uncomfortable/uneasy Texasgal Mar 2012 #110

When I wake up and discover I have a uterus and am pregnant, because then it might be my call Warren DeMontague Mar 2012 #111

Good On You Warren HangOnKids Mar 2012 #127

I think almost everyone is uncomfortable and uneasy about abortions lunatica Mar 2012 #114

Abortion makes me very uneasy from day one DesertRat Mar 2012 #118

I get uneasy whenever anyone Autumn Mar 2012 #119

WORD! n/t HangOnKids Mar 2012 #131

Valid, peer-reviewed, legal medical procedures do not make me feel uneasy. LanternWaste Mar 2012 #120

In the back alley One_Life_To_Give Mar 2012 #123

when it's MY feet in the stirrups. n/t ladywnch Mar 2012 #124

An early abortion is simply removing a clump of cells. Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #125

I'm in the same camp. I am not lobbying for any change in current laws though. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #128

Me neither (nt) Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #135

It *ALWAYS* makes me uncomfortable... tledford Mar 2012 #130

Sex selection abortions bother me, along kelly1mm Mar 2012 #133

Gattaca. nt Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #134

I remember that movie --- king of a high tech Brave New World. That type of kelly1mm Mar 2012 #136

In a sense, nature makes similar decisions; many very deformed embryos abort or expire naturally Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #165

Abortions based on prenatal testing for a disability KamaAina Mar 2012 #137

If a woman chooses to have a baby with Down's syndrome, I respect that choice. Nye Bevan Mar 2012 #142

It doesn't. nt NYC Liberal Mar 2012 #140

Abortion On Demand. Ship of Fools Mar 2012 #145

I do find the Roman Caliphate and the Evangelical opposition Dawson Leery Mar 2012 #146

kick Dawson Leery Mar 2012 #201

Only when asshole men try to keep women from getting them. Avalux Mar 2012 #148

Never. tammywammy Mar 2012 #149

As a recovering Catholic, abortion does bother me. bitchkitty Mar 2012 #157

It's irrelevant etherealtruth Mar 2012 #161

when I actually have a stake in one ibegurpard Mar 2012 #163

It's none of my business. Blue_In_AK Mar 2012 #166

It does make just a little bit queasy, I was probably a Jain in a former life.. Pornograph Mar 2012 #169

Personally Rosa Luxemburg Mar 2012 #178

When a woman has an abortion we never really know the reason why, do we? jillan Mar 2012 #180

When it's mine. donheld Mar 2012 #185

When if ever does inserting yourself into women's Dr's offices make you uncomfortable/uneasy? me b zola Mar 2012 #186

When they do the dilation. Feels creepy. elehhhhna Mar 2012 #192

when it is done with a coat hanger varelse Mar 2012 #193

Um, being a guy, I dont have any say at all DiverDave Mar 2012 #194

Never. Abortion is a moral choice that liberates women and protects families. PeaceNikki Mar 2012 #195

For me personally? I would have had a hard time having an abortion, phylny Mar 2012 #196

Emotionally, it is hard. But it is often the Rational choice. Heart AND mind. Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #197

abortion that late is done to save the life of the mother pitohui Mar 2012 #198

I resepct your question, it never has to be black or white. I also respect a womens right to choose uponit7771 Mar 2012 #199

sex selections. however nothing bothers me enough to legislate it La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2012 #200