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Honestly, who are we to decide what another person should do?

I support abortion 100%. Yes, it's sad and unfortunate. Yes, it may take away people yet to be born that could have made the world great. But just think about all the possible people that could be born but aren't because of any type of birth control... or even just masturbation. It's all a random toss of the dice.

Then there's the adoption issue. I know personally, if I were to ever get pregnant before I was able to handle it and give a baby a good life, I would get an abortion. I just feel that it just wouldn't be fair to have some piece of me and my guy walking around and us not being able to be a part of any of it. Ok, maybe not fair. Not quite the right word. Unfortunate. Heartbreaking. I know it sounds horrible, but I would rather get rid of the situation and not go through all the months of growing attatched to this little person growing inside me. I could not bear it.

I'm all for Abortion. Personally, I know if I was to become pregnant (At this age, 15), I would have an abortion. And only because if I were to have it, it would ruin my life, it's life, and the Father's life. Although, after stating that, I must say I'm against using Abortion as a means of birth control, however hypocritical it may be.

Now one thing I have NO doubts about is that I would abort a baby with Mental/Physical disabilities that would not give it the quality of life it should. People call my cruel for that, but, as stated many times, it is not only cruel, but plain inhumane to let a baby like that have to suffer through life, only to die in, what, 5 years or sooner? Not to mention the torture it'd go through what with peers; If, of course, it knew what was going on. I know a kid with Marfan Syndrome. He's very tough, but he's had many risky, life-threatening, painful surgeries. He's made fun of a lot for how he looks, and even had to have major heart surgery recently (He was born with a hole in his heart). He's also needed back surgery, major dental work, braces, heart work, foot work, and surely much others I know not of. Now, I would've aborted him, had I been his Mother, because he suffers badly..Even though he is a great person. And that's all I have to say on that. sweatdrop

In short, I am Pro-Choice; And, since I am a huge quality-over-quantity person, believe Abortion is fine (Before, in my opinion, the fetus is over 2 months. After that, I'm not so sure.).

Then she should respect other people's views as well. What she said was rude.

I think abortion is an option that should be used wisley, but I consider it an option... for some people with different reasons that may be the already said (crime, danger for the health of mother or baby, not being able to raise the child).

I am kinda amused about the "if you don't want to have babies, don't have sex"-logic some mentioned. I dunno where you are living, but in Europe we have condoms, pills and lots more to avoid pregnancy.^^ So you can have sex, when you do take it serious and I think THIS is the problem most people have. They just think "nothing will happen".
Even if I am pretty pissed about those people I still think they should have the choice. I mean if they weren*'t responsible enough for condoms or something else, you will have to see if they can handle a child which is quite a big task.

The other thing I noticed is that everybody talks about getting pregnant and what to do after the child is born, but I think some people do not want to experience the 9 months of pregnancy. That can also be a reason for me for abortion.
It is not an easy time, not only for the body but also for the mind. It might completely ruin your psyche and then you will be a hazard to your baby. Actually most children are killed right after their birth.


For me, I think none of this reason fits. I am totally afraid of pregnancy, but I think I could make it through with support from a mental doctor. I am already married, so the child woul be born into a stable relationship.
If there would not be a matter of health I don't think I could argue for a abortion in my case, but I want everybody to be able to choose for herself.

I don't think this will get you to hell either. Actually I am a religious person, but I learned that god gave us the choice. And if I choose that I do not think I am able to handle a child and fear that it might become a danger for others, I think this sounds responsible.
(I think I could not say this as clear as I wanted to, but I did my best in a foreign language^^)

amen sister, amen.

Well, that is your opinion. I am not completely sure where the whole "life" thing begins. But, for the most part, I believe that when a fetus is developed enough to be able to survive outside the womb, that is life. It is a living human being at that point. Since abortions in the most part are not performed past the 3rd trimester (except in emergency situations), and a fetus cannot survive on it's own at that stage of development, it is not a living human being (in my opinion). And also, you have to believe in the 10 Commandments in order to follow them. Otherwise, you are simply behaving according to societal norms.

Yeah, I was kind of in a pissed off mood when I posted, hence my responce. I definately see what you mean, since most of society behaves according to the same rules as the commandments, even if not conciously. They seem to be pretty much the general rules that most societies have come up with to ensure order.