Reply #28: goals

[LisaLL]

Neither of our goals will happen under this administration. Their policies result in A.

My goals could be achieved under a Democratic administration that understands how to tell the difference between medical evidence and propaganda. We were on the right track with Clinton. More recent research gives us better information on what works most effectively.

"Elective" is a poor choice of words. It usually refers to the circumstances when women feel they are unable to provide the resources (tangible and intangible) that she feels is necessary to provide for her children and be a good parent. "Defensive" or "protective" may be a better words for this than "elective". It is a better describer of the situation when a woman feels that a pregnancy and having another child will impair her ability to take care of her existing children. "Defensive" or "Protective" also works for when women feel they need to delay having a child until they are in a position that they can provide for her childen.

"Elective" makes it sound as if women are being hasty and have no reasons. As someone who has counselled *many* women with unintended pregnancies, this is not the case. Women limit their family size, control their fertility, and turn to abortion because of a deep respect for what it takes to be a parent.