Abortion protester
- 11-03-2005, 03:31 PM
Abortion protester
Well I was at the Yale Physics Olympics a little while back. On a corner near the university, there was an old dude (70 maybe), holding a sign. At the top in big letters was the word "CHOICE." Then there was what looked like a dead chicken below it. I didnt notice untill I got closer that it was a fetus. Here is the picture, or very close to the picture, of what was on his board...
Now im not here to voice my opinion on abortion, arguing on the web is pointless. I will say, however, that this pic deeply disturbed me. - 11-03-2005, 05:18 PM
Originally Posted by spatch
I empathize with people who are against abortion. I'm against it myself in principle. I do think those kids have the right to live, but they don't have the right to live at the expense of anyone else, the mother in this instance. Nor does anyone else have the right to live at the expense of anyone else. Self sovereignty to me is paramount in this issue.
Now of course this is a grey area. That logic taken to it's extreme means if no one is willing to help someone they should be left to die in the street. Both prochoice and prolife people have valid points that deserve serious consideration, and the extremists on both sides are misguided I think in not acknowledging that things aren't always so black and white. You're not just removing tissue from a woman's body when performing an abortion, nor can life be said to begin at conception with any certainty.
That's why I'd prefer the issue be left to the states. Whether Roe v Wade is constitutionally sound or not I have no idea. But, personally I'd prefer the abortion issue be left to the states to decide so no one-size-fits-all decision is forced on any one subpopulation within the US, and options along the entire spectrum of opinion are made available to all people. -
- 11-03-2005, 05:45 PM
Originally Posted by CDB
There is 1 and only 1 case where I agree with abortion: When the mothers life is in danger.
Other than that there is no need to be performing one. Some say that there are more reasons to, but I bet to differ...
1) The mother is too young, say, under 18. In this case, the new grandparents should be responsible. They didnt raise her to be mature enough to not have a kid under 18, so this is there punisment. If I were to ever murder someone, my parents would get in some sort of trouble. Same with drugs. Why not with child birth?
2) Rape. Look at the wonderful opportunity you have. This baby's father was a rapist, so we can assume he wasnt a good guy. You can now raise this child to be a better person, and have a brighter future than the father. The father isnt sentanced to death for the rape, why should the kid? Even if you dont want to raise the kid, get it addopted. I would rather be in an orphanige than dead any day.
3) The mother just doens't want it. Well, the unibomber doesnt want to go to prison, so lets not make him. Sometimes you need to be RESPONSIBLE for your actions.
To end, unless there is a threat to the mothers life, there is no need to kill the baby. Worst comes to worst, adopt it.
PS- This is only my oppinion. I've been wrong before, and I'll be damned if I'm never wrong again. - 11-03-2005, 06:16 PM
This is one issue that I really don't have a strong opinion on, and I don't think I ever will...which is not to say that I think it is unimportant. I tend to agree with CDB.
I have my own similar anecdote: While I was running a marathon several years ago there was a group of prolife demonstrators with gruesome posters that were probably about 3ftx5ft. They were staggered about every 20 yards for about a mile on a spot where you had to double back so that you would see them at about mile 16 and again at about 22. I observe the right to protest peacefully, and I can understand and possibly agree with their point of view, but graphic displays for people who are already nauseous and wiped out really serves no purpose. I felt a profound loathing for these demonstrators who I may have otherwise empathized with. Their classless display drove me further from understanding them. - 11-03-2005, 09:24 PM
That picture is very bothersome, but as stated above, a touchy issue.
My own personal thoughts,a woman should have the right to an abortion, in a few cases, life threatening, and if raped.
Sadly in my line of work I see it used as a form of birth control, which sickens me.RIP Ryan, :( -
- 11-03-2005, 09:47 PM
I can see this turning out to be one of those neverending, back and forth type arguments. Here's a site might make you think twice about being pro abortion.
http://www.abortiontv.com/ - 11-03-2005, 09:52 PM
Well I have to commend the posters here. No personal attacks just stating their own opinions. VERY nice.
BTW does it seem like a large number of people who are out to protect animals, their rights and nature are pro choice/abortion?
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Originally Posted by CROWLER
- 11-03-2005, 11:11 PM
Originally Posted by CROWLER
People frequently (too often IMO) take positions on issues based on emotion instead of logic and that protester is using that very approach. He is using a gory display to trigger an emotional reaction supporting his position.
Where is the debate on the social and economic costs as well as the impact on human and civil rights? Trying to settle issues and differences emotionally is all but futile. - 11-03-2005, 11:46 PM
- 11-04-2005, 12:05 AM
The thing that gets me about abortion is the grey area. As a man, I wouldn't feel comfortable telling a woman to get an abortion if she got raped or if her life was in danger due to the pregnancy. But IMO, abortions are murder if you get them just because you weren't responsible
- 11-04-2005, 06:37 AM
Originally Posted by Nitrox
Originally Posted by toughchick401
- 11-04-2005, 07:21 AM
Originally Posted by toughchick401
Adams - 11-04-2005, 07:23 AM
- 11-04-2005, 07:29 AM
If the potential for life IS life, then I have murdered millions...thoughtlessly washing them down the drain of the shower. I think that there are compelling arguements on both sides, but what you are calling a "baby" is hardly such, and I am surprised to see such illogical arguements on this board. Digging up an acorn before it becomes an oak tree is hardly the same thing as cutting down a tree that is living and established. And further to say that "alot of people that support animal rights seem support abortion" and thus, they are putting animal rights above human rights is really reaching. Rational discussion is one thing, but this is just an "I feel" type of argument going on, and will never reach a satisfactory end.
That being said, I am glad that people feel strongly in this issue, as I too value human life. I have, however, seen what happens to unwanted children and suffice it to say that maybe not having ever "lived" may sometimes not be the worst case scenario. - 11-04-2005, 07:29 AM
- 11-04-2005, 08:04 AM
Originally Posted by diminuendo
Adams - 11-04-2005, 08:05 AM
- 11-04-2005, 10:34 AM
That pic kinda freaked me out. My wife is pregnant with twins and we just had our first ultrasound this week.
- 11-04-2005, 10:50 AM
- 11-04-2005, 01:38 PM
I guess from the previoius posts, I'll probably get savagely beaten by you guys...
1) The mother is too young, say, under 18. In this case, the new grandparents should be responsible. They didnt raise her to be mature enough to not have a kid under 18, so this is there punisment. If I were to ever murder someone, my parents would get in some sort of trouble. Same with drugs. Why not with child birth?
2) Rape. Look at the wonderful opportunity you have. This baby's father was a rapist, so we can assume he wasnt a good guy. You can now raise this child to be a better person, and have a brighter future than the father. The father isnt sentanced to death for the rape, why should the kid? Even if you dont want to raise the kid, get it addopted. I would rather be in an orphanige than dead any day.
"Mommy, where's daddy?"
"Oh he's in prison for raping me...and your the result of it"
I'm sure that wouldn't have any effect on the mother or the child.
I'm all for the adoption angle, but once again it should be the mother's choice whether to have it, not anyone elses.
I would rather be in an orphanige than dead any day.
3) The mother just doens't want it. Well, the unibomber doesnt want to go to prison, so lets not make him. Sometimes you need to be RESPONSIBLE for your actions.
If the mother doesn't want it, you want to FORCE her to have it?!
I'm sure that wouldn't cause the mother to resent the child and possibly abuse it. Is that better?!
Of course, as said previously (Nitrox)...what about the economic/social issues?!
If you don't have the money, how are you going to give the child a decent life?!
Yes, I believe that people shouldn't use abortion as birth control, but I also believe it should be the woman's choice. Adoption is always the best option, but once again, that's for the woman to decide, not you.
I read that the majority of schools don't even teach birth control, but instead focus on abstinenance. Get real! A study just came out showing that this doesn't work, and that kids taught this actually have higher instances of STD's, and pregnancies!
Ok, enough of this ranting.... - 11-04-2005, 02:54 PM
Originally Posted by spatch
If you feel so strongly that other people should be made to take responsibility for others (ie the parents or grandparents) then why not take it one step further? If all pregnancies must be carried to term then there should be a draft amongst all pro-lifers to be adoptive parents for unwanted children. How many can you take Spatch?
If the abortion issue was so simple it would have been solved by now. - 11-04-2005, 03:04 PM
a woman's choice is just that. it's much easier for us to point the finger when we haven't been in that position. however, i do believe there should be some sort of guidelines in qualifying for the procedure.
- 11-04-2005, 03:06 PM
- 11-04-2005, 05:14 PM
Originally Posted by spatch
RIP Ryan, :(
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