burnt subject :abortion?

Question

i know there have been a lot of threads about abortion but here (Mexico) the leftist and libreal parties (PRD and PRI) are trying to legalize abortion while the conservaties (ruling party in congress PAN) oppose it so i mean it's a big step for being Mexico a majority christian country, so what are your views and oppinions on abortion?

Answer 1

i believe people wont change their minds about abortion until they see an abortion..


it has to be okay... otherwise...people dont want to face the fact we have been killing innocent life for the past 30 years in the name of "convenience"

Answer 2

Two thoughts:

1. If you're pro-abortion, then you are basically committing what many people would consider murder. If you're anti-abortion, you are forcing someone to bring an unwanted child into this world. What sort of life is that?

Personally, given those choices, I can't get wildly excited about either one. I'd call myself "pro-neutral".

2. It's a debate that will never be resolved. Once one side wins, it's not like the other side is going to give up and say, "Well, I guess you guys were right.". They will campaign to have their side of the issue as the law, and the whole debate will continue and continue and continue...

Answer 3

abortion is the radical movement that women still have control over there bodies. It is a simple procedure for a major problem. If we outlaw abortion more child abuse will happen, teenage drop out rates will shoot up, sometimes an abortion is necessary, most people who have abortions have them because they cant afford the baby. Abortion is not a big deal and 70 percent of the people against abortion are male and they will never have to deal with the problem or pregnancy themselves, i am 100 percent pro choice and believe that it is nobodies business but my own on whether or not i have an abortion.
ARE YOU AN IDIOT FETUS'S HAVE NO RIGHTS, YOU DONT RECIEVE RIGHTS UNTIL YOU TAKE YOUR FIRST BREATH AND THE CORD IS CUT.

Answer 4

first, I don't think you can fence sit this one, you either have to be 100% behind the mother's rights or 100% behind the fetus rights. It's wrong to say that I'm against abortion except in the case of rape or incest. That's standing behind the fetus's rights only if their conception (which was nothing they had any control over) was by consensual sex. From the baby's point of view how does one conceived in love differ from one conceived from an attack? If you're for their rights than how can one be so arbitrary as to say this one has value and must be protected while this other one is worthless?
That's why I'm pro-choice.

Answer 5

My views?

Abortion is a travesty; the last way a woman should deal with the fact that she was partner to a careless and unwanted pregnancy.

What burns my butt is that people who pontificate against abortion are some of the same people who want to deny teens access to contraception.

In the United States, the teen pregnancy rate is more than nine times higher than that in the Netherlands.

In the United States, the teen abortion rate is nearly eight times higher than the rate in Germany, nearly seven times higher than that in the Netherlands, and nearly three times higher than the rate in France.

In the United States, the estimated HIV prevalence rate in young men ages 15 to 24 is over five times higher than the rate in Germany, nearly three times higher than the rate in the Netherlands, and about 1 ½ times higher than that in France.

In the USA, only nine states require sexuality education that includes information about contraception.

The Netherlands, where sexuality education begins in preschool and is integrated into all levels and subjects of schooling, boasts one of the lowest teen birth rates in the world — 8.2 per 1,000 women younger than 20.

The most effective sex-ed programs combine abstinence education with medically accurate information on a variety of sexuality-related issues, including contraception, safer sex, and the risks of unprotected intercourse and how to avoid them, as well as the development of communication, negotiation, and refusal skills. Such programs have been shown to delay the onset of sexual initiation among younger adolescents by as much as 15 percent and to increase contraceptive use among older adolescents by as much as 22 percent (Brindis, 1999; Frost & Forrest, 1995).

So, bottom line is: abortion = bad, but so is denying teens access to contraception.

Answer 6

We are a majority christian country in the US as well, and abortions have been on the decline thanks to largely liberal promoted agendas, like sex ed and available birth control.. There has also been a spike in abortions since Bush decided to stop funding sex ed, and only fund 'abstinence only' ed. So there you have it. It can not be removed, but it can be lessened with education

Answer 7

There's a lot of horrible stuff that goes on every day, and abortion is one of them. Ever seen a pig slaughtered? A chicken, even?

Abortion has no political barriers, and it's a bogus argument for the (so-called Christian) right-wing political parties to claim THAT as one of their foundations of their party platform. Under certain circumstances, all women would consider one - particularly if raped.

If we or they don't figure out a better way to control human populations on this planet, well... Would you choose to give birth to a child in extreme poverty?

I wouldn't.

Answer 8

Here’s my opinion!

Dear Alice,
I have just found out that I am one week pregnant. My boyfriend and I both agree that it is not the time for this. We do not have the money for an abortion. Is there any way to safely force a miscarriage?

Dear Reader,
Trained, qualified health care providers safely terminate pregnancies since there is no safe way to induce (or force) a miscarriage on your own. Before abortion was legalized in the United States as a choice for women in 1973, millions of women tried "do-it- yourself" methods or visited "back-alley doctors" to end unwanted pregnancies. Thousands died, and many more were permanently injured.
It's important not to let money stand in the way of your health care. Abortion costs vary depending on the setting — clinics, such as Planned Parenthood, tend to be less expensive (some even have sliding scale fees); private hospitals and doctor's offices usually are more expensive. If you are at a university, funds for this type of procedure may also be available. Many private health insurance plans pay for some or all of the expenses. Medicaid covers the cost of abortion in some, but not all, states. The National Network of Abortion Funds provides a listing of community abortion funds throughout the U.S. These funds provide financial aid to help low income women obtain an abortion. Their toll-free hotline is 1.800.772.9100.
First trimester abortions (abortions up to the thirteenth week of pregnancy) typically cost between $300 - 400. Since you are about one week along in your pregnancy, you may also have a choice between a medical/chemical abortion using Mifepristone (formerly known as RU-486) and a surgical abortion. A health care provider will be able to give you additional info (or you can check on your own). As the pregnancy progresses, pregnancy terminations become more expensive and providers more difficult to find, as risks and complications from the procedure also increase.
Pregnant and Undecided in Alice's Sexual Health archive explains how abortions are performed and also gives other related info and options. You can get information on crisis pregnancy counseling in your area through Planned Parenthood at 1.800.230.PLAN (-7526).
Fortunately, women in the U.S. today, even those with low income, have various options and resources available to them.
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1984.html

Dear Alice,
I am nineteen-years-old. I just found out that I'm pregnant. I have been with the guy for two years and in college for one year. We are not financially stable. We have given it a lot of thought, but still do not know what to do. I have looked at the pros and cons and still I'm not sure. I have three little sisters and know that raising children is a hard job. Throughout this time I have leaned more toward the abortion, but don't feel like I know enough about it. Can you please HELP?
Thanks,
Undecided

Dear Undecided,
Alice is pleased that you're looking for the information you need to make your decision because this decision has a time limit. If you do not reach one within a certain amount of time, it will be made for you.
Clinically, abortion is a safe and simple procedure when carried out legally by licensed and specially trained doctors and some nurse practitioners with sterile and proper instruments. If you decide to have an abortion, it is best to do so within the first trimester (first three months) — this is when an abortion is safer, easier, and less expensive. You may have a hard time finding someone to perform a second trimester abortion; and, third trimester abortions are only performed when your life is seriously threatened by the pregnancy, or if you need to be treated for a life-threatening disease with a medication that would be toxic to the pregnancy.
Most surgical abortions take anywhere from five to fifteen minutes. The most common technique, aspiration, involves inserting a small tube, that is attached to a source of gentle suction, which draws the pregnancy tissue out from the uterus through the cervix. You can choose local (you're awake) or general anesthesia. This type of abortion is done during the first three months. Second trimester abortions usually involve an injection of medication to help trigger the abortion.
As far as how you will handle an abortion emotionally, some women feel relief, sadness, anger, upset, guilt, nothing at all, or all of the above. You may or may not experience unexpected emotions afterwards. If you choose to have an abortion, let a close friend or two, besides your boyfriend, know about it. Having people around who care and who can support you in your decision will help.
Ultimately, the decision is yours to make. You've got several choices to consider: you can terminate the pregnancy either surgically or medically (whichever is recommended as appropriate for you); or, you can carry the pregnancy to full-term, either keeping the baby or perhaps arranging for the baby to be adopted. Carefully think about which option will be best for you and your boyfriend. It may be a complicated decision to make, as family, religious, cultural, and future life concerns are so often influential. Speak with a health care provider or ask your student health service if you need more help making your decision. Another resource that can help you make a decision is Planned Parenthood because they offer a wide-range of women's health care and information:
Planned Parenthood
1.800.230.PLAN (-7526)
You can also read RU-486 (Mifepristone) in Alice's Sexual Health archive for more information about this medical form of abortion.
Alice believes that whatever you decide, know and remember that you will be making the best choice for yourself at this point in your life.
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1405.html

Answer 9

My opinion on abortion is that the government does not have the right to interfere in its' citizens' private lives and reproductive decisions. It isn't something that should be regulated by the governmeny, but by our own personal morals and values.

I don't know what your government's structure says with regard to how much control the government is allowed to have.

The United States Constitution forbids the government from interfering.

Answer 10

I know it's the womans choice. To deny her that choice is blatantly immoral.