My 17 yr old asked me to tell how I became pro-choice. (Long)

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21. Bravo!!

being prochoice means not forcing women to undergo C-sections via court order


According to her clinic obstetrician, Angela emphasized two points about her health care: she wanted to be watched closely for any signs of recurrence of cancer and, having struggled so long to survive, she wanted to be sure her own health was not compromised because of her pregnancy.
1.http://advocatesforpregnantwomen.org/main/publications/articles_and_reports/the_rights_of_pregnant_patients_carder_case_brings_bold_policy_initiatives.php

2.Jailing women for refusing to a prescription medication and giving her fetus a lawyer but not her.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/10/25/wisconsin-jails-pregnant-woman-and-gives-her-fetus-but-n

3.Being against forced sterilization
http://mississippiappendectomy.wordpress.com/


http://www.advocatesforpregnantwomen.org/

I was an "early articulator" I knew from 12 years old I didn't want them. But the same people who would have denied me my abortions (yes two) are the same ones who deny all women complete control of their bodies, pregnant or not.


Oh and people who feel the need to rub women's bellies, and give unsolicited advice need to mind their own business.

Off topic somewhat:
This goes for people who ask if they can touch African American women's hair, or even just touch without asking! Treating people like animals in a petting zoo is hardly a liberal value

Bravo for your diary, and seeing the light.