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In reply to the discussion: We should not be pro abortion! [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,069 posts)Who knew?
But seriously, that is the context for this discussion.
And choice is very much the issue, because those on the other side want to remove the right to choose if and when to bear children.
Frankly, many of the people who identify themselves as pro-abortion, including people on DU, really do advocate against choice, when the choice made differs with theirs (especially when it involves having more than a few children or giving birth and then giving the child up for adoption, as two specific examples that come up frequently.
Pro means advocating for whatever follows. I am advocating for women to be able to make the best choice for themselves. I am not advocating for them to choose either life, or abortion. That is why pro-choice is the appropriate term - it is none of my business which choice they make. It is my business to help ensure they have the right to choose.