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Originally Posted by Mike33
I could not support all unwanted kids by myself. Under my care they would die because I don't have the resources to feed, shelter, and cloth them. But as a society we do.
I agree, and that's why I take extra precautions to not make the baby. I didn't say they had to keep it - I said to let it be born and give it into foster care.
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Under your care they would die huh? And what on earth do you think happens to fetus' that become children born to those that do not have the resources to care for them? (in some cases) It's not just black and white, there are so many variables that it is really hard to debate rape, incest etc...there is also mental illness, drug addicts and plenty more reasons to be pro choice or at least pro thought!
So, if every woman carried a fetus to full term rather than abort it, and then give it up there would be enough resources from society to care for these children? Please! I hate to break it to you, but society does NOT have the resources to care for every being in North America. If that was the case, there wouldn't be poverty issues etc...And why is it society's responsibility to care for these children? I am not trying to sound heartless, but come on, think about it.
Do you have any idea how many children actually get adopted vs how many children go through the system and are wards of the court until they are 18 years old? I didn't think so. Do you have any idea what it would feel like to grow up in a system, get shuffled around and have absolutely nobody care for you?
In the majority of cases foster care SUCKS. Do you have any clue on the suicide rate of those in foster care? The rate of drug addicts and or alcoholics in foster care? How about the rate of those that are in and out of jail while in foster care? Those that live a life of crime just to survive while in foster care?
It seems easy for you to say 'Oh, just have it and give it up, who cares of someone adopts it, it will go into foster care.'....Or how about this '9 months isn't a lot of time to carry a baby, you can quit your job, if you have one, go through everything that comes a long with having a baby, pay for the doctors visits because chances are you have no insurance, pay for the hospital stay, and pray that you don't need any extra medical attention due to a difficult pregnancy, OH and then you can just hand it over. And don't worry, it shouldn't affect your mental health once all is said and done.' Do you know how ridiculous that sounds?
I am pro-choice, however, I am against abortion as a form of birth control. I don't believe that someone else has the right to tell me what I can or cannot do with my body. And please, I have heard enough about "what about the child, it doesn't have a choice" It is NOT a child.