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Originally Posted by ronaldo
A few years ago I called the local pro-life office and asked them about rape. They took the same stance as you. For a group that plays the compassion card so freely, I find it one of the most callous stances possible.
I'm sorry, but I just can't get past looking at a raped 16 year old girl (quite frankly ANY raped woman) and having to watch her stomach grow for the next 9 months and then go through the birth. If the rape wasn't bad enough to give her nightmares for the rest of her life, now pro-lifers are basically telling her to put off her therapy for 9 months. (That's not to mention a husband having to watch it and relive HIS anger, or explaining to potential siblings why if Mommy is pregnant aren't we keeping the baby?)
You're right it wasn't the baby's fault, but the woman shouldn't be put through further mental stress for something she didn't do either.
For the record, I'm pro-choice, but I also don't believe abortions should be used as the fall back position they are so constantly today either.
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EXcellent post as per usual.
As for your very last comment there, I'm all for rigorous counselling before an abortion is granted. I'm sure it's different everywhere, but I'm of the mind that every option and alternative should be explored and discussed before a final decision is made.
But in the end, if an abortion is chosen the person (or persons) should have the right to have it, in a safe environment. Banning abortion will not stop it.