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pnwmom

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4. The person who drove had no shame or regret. Why should he/she?
Wed Nov 13, 2013, 03:11 AM
Nov 2013

However, the pregnant woman, like most women who have abortions, had complicated feelings that don't go away simply because abortions are legal and accessible.

"For my friend, the decision to terminate the pregnancy was terrible."

THAT is why ideally abortions would be legal but rare. Because for most people, getting an abortion isn't like getting a haircut or even a tooth pulled. And it's much better to prevent an unwanted pregnancy (or a pregnancy that could be damaging to health) than to have to get an abortion.

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Thank you. Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #1
Absolutely. calimary Nov 2013 #2
amen... FirstLight Nov 2013 #3
I'm glad you had a choice and got away from the abuser. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #10
The person who drove had no shame or regret. Why should he/she? pnwmom Nov 2013 #4
Actually, most women feel relief. REP Nov 2013 #5
YES! When it's all over. pnwmom Nov 2013 #8
Actually, it would be ideal passiveporcupine Nov 2013 #7
Thank you skinner passiveporcupine Nov 2013 #6
Thank you for sharing her story davidpdx Nov 2013 #9
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