You are either Pro-Life or Pro-Choice. There is no middle. There is no alternative. At least, that’s what society would have you to believe. These are the only two options given as to where one must stand on either side of the abortion debate. With President Trump reinstating the Global Gag Rule, “Pro-Life” and “Pro-Choice” have been spewed about for the past week. However, I agree with Joy Behar from The View when she said, “They call it Pro-Life and then Pro-Choice. They really should call it, Pro-Choice and Anti-Choice.”
I am Pro-Choice because I believe it is my body and my life, so I am in charge – to sum up my answer when people ask the question: Why?
I believe if a couple has protected sex and the woman becomes pregnant – the condom broke – that is an unwanted pregnancy. As long as the man agrees, the woman should have the OPTION – oops – CHOICE – to terminate the pregnancy in which she and her partner pay the costs (financially and emotionally).
I believe if a couple has unprotected sex, used no form of birth control whatsoever, and creates an unwanted pregnancy, that is negligence and selfishness on their part. I would not call the child their punishment. However, I think the couple should accept the consequences of their actions and raise that child to the best of their ability. There are so many forms of birth control to where abortion should not be used as an alternative. Sadly, this has been many people’s reality as they choose abortion as an answer to “accidental pregnancies,” with which I disagree. Abortion is not birth control.
To the people who wish to argue and say other forms of birth control can harm women’s overall health – I say, “Abstinence and masturbation work well.” True, much of our society lacks the discipline & desire for abstinence. Yet, as Sir Isaac Newton said, “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.” If society keeps selfishly feeding their libidos with no thought to the consequences of their actions, they only have themselves to blame. Accountability and responsibility have become almost null in our society.
I believe if a woman was raped, she should have the CHOICE to terminate the pregnancy. I took a poll on my personal Facebook page and the results were interesting: 66 of my 777 Facebook friends commented or liked another person’s comment. The scenario, “A woman is pregnant after being raped. Do you think that’s just cause for an abortion?” 56 answered “yes.” Three answered “no.” Seven answered, “her choice.” With the overwhelming yes and the quick no answers, I think it’s safe to say most people are staunch in their personal views on the subject of abortion. I personally could not keep the child as it would be a constant reminder of the horror endured. Some have kept their children, raised and loved them. Every woman is different and I understand. My point though, every woman should have the CHOICE to make her decision.
There are many Pro-Lifers – oops, Anti-Choicers – who feel children should be born regardless of the situation and then put up for adoption. Check out the cartoon I saw on social media:
I chuckled because it is so true. Many who scream, “put the child up for adoption,” will never adopt. The children who weren’t adopted, end up in foster care/group homes/orphanages and often times are physically and emotionally abused. Not most times, but often. Too often!
I could go and on about the reasons why I choose Pro-Choice, but I won’t. I’ll let the late, great, George Carlin profanely explain why he didn’t agree with Anti-Choicers either. Carlin says it better than I ever could except, he calls them, “Anti-Women.” Please excuse the language while absorbing the truth.
Lastly, for people who wish to tell me I’m supporting the death of a child by choosing Pro-Choice, while Carlin explains the difference between a fetus and a child, here is Bill Nye, The Science Guy’s explanation with a little more depth.
I welcome dialogue and questions, should you have any. Leave a comment or send an email. Please remember to be respectful of our possible difference of opinion.
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