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In reply to the discussion: I am pro-abortion, not just pro-choice: 10 reasons why we must support the procedure and the choice [View all]PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)And I repeat and insist that if you're really pro choice, you are pro-abortion, too. You're just too scared to say the words.
The right loves to throw it in our faces as an insult. I am taking it back. I am proudly 'owning' it. Abortion is not shameful. It's good for women and society. Abortion, despite your Utopian dream, will ALWAYS be needed.
Did you read the linked article?
I would love to live in a world where the stigma of a medical procedure were gone. But I get why politicians cannot and will not at this point make such a bold statement. It's because of the hang ups of society. Their words are reduced into sounds bytes. They don't get to go on and explain their positions like the author of this article or you and I. But I can feel that way. You can feel that way. Sure, a few people will twist my words to mean something they don't. And that says more about them than me. Adults here will educate themselves and read the linked article if they don't quite get it don't get it. My words are there for everyone to read. Any implications that contraception and education are not first and foremost are ignorant and wrong.
We can change the narrative to help make the world a place where abortion is accessible by all and the shame and stigma removed by taking the time to really understand. If we want to. I do. I want society to understand and supporters to admit that abortion is not a "necessary evil", but a safe, legal, moral choice. Now, more than ever, we need to take this issue back. I am trying to create a safe place where we aren't reduced to sound bytes and deeply discuss our positions.
I am pro abortion. And pro choice.