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YoureSoDumb;94672 wrote:Really? You think that to be able to physically have sex means that you're mentally prepared to have a baby? Lol. What kind of reasoning is that? The thing is when people are maturing there are hormones in them, and a certain curiosity of the unknown. For those people that learn they have made a mistake too late, are you suggesting they throw away their lives for that? Who are you to tell these people they can't do anything about the situation they're in and that it is hopeless for them? I've know how it feels to be told there is no hope. I can't believe you would take away that hope of a normal life for those people.

No. When i said that "if you are responsible enough to have sex"... That means emotional and moral responsibility. If you are psychologically ready and responsible enough to accept the consequences of mistakes or accidents that can and sometimes happen then you should not be able to get an abortion if you are fully aware of the risks. And at that... Are you saying that a child is anything short of a blessing and a wonderful gift from God. You shouldn't punish a child for your mistakes. A baby is a wonderful thing rather you are ready for it or not. And i hope you do keep in mind that if you are so worried about a wonderful blessing taking away "hope for a normal life" then i think someone needs to enlighten you on the choice of ADOPTION. Give the baby to a good family that want one but maybe for medical reason cant have one of their own, give it to someone who will give it a great life and that wont be as selfish to only think of themselves.

I dont know your'e story and im not trying to say i do. Let me make that point loud and clear. But don't you ever listen to someone that is gonna try to tell you that their is no hope. There is ALWAYS hope no matter how bad things may seem. You cant let people tell you what there is or isn't, its your life and you decide that.

I also believe everyone has their own beliefs, experiences and view points. But that is why these are such debatable topics so that we are able to listen to each other and further our knowledge of how our fellow countrymen feel. And then maybe we can move forward to a decision that can benefit everyone.

I also think that we should leave out the sarcasm in these debates. Lets be mature here.

You may not agree with anything i just said but that is how i feel and that is my view point and there is no one in this world that can tell me it is right or wrong. Thank you.

-Katie=]

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Abortion is a political problem, not a moral one. Religious arguments are absolutely invalid. Besides, from the gastrula to the morula stage of development, a fertilized egg has the potential of becoming any kind of cell, not just a human fetus. If you want your religious views to affect politics, move to a country that doesn't have separation of church and state. Then again...America is ignoring this policy more and more...but that's a whole other story.

It's not even legal to make abortion illegal, according to the 14th amendment: "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States..." (http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment14/). Making abortion illegal would essentially defeat the purpose of this country...

I know it isn't that difficult to simply wear a condom, but accidents happen. Imagine the decisions a young girl has to make once she finds out she's pregnant: Do I go through the physical and emotional pain of getting an abortion and forever be scolded by society? Do I keep the child and drop out of school and give up my life to support it? Do I put the kid up for adoption, knowing that it will be somewhere in the world wondering why his mother didn't want him?

I, personally, would never get an abortion; I have this problem with getting attached to thinks. But I'm not narrow minded. If put myself in the shoes of the aforementioned hypothetical impregnated girl. Abortion should and WILL remain legal.

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yeah, How do you guys feel about women's abortion rights?

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I think abortion is wrong in every sense. It's mudering a living, breathing human being. People may think that they are making the right decision but then they have to live the rest of their lives, knowing that they mudered someone.

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gatorgirlk;95173 wrote:I think abortion is wrong in every sense. It's mudering a living, breathing human being. People may think that they are making the right decision but then they have to live the rest of their lives, knowing that they mudered someone.

Technically it isn't breathing. There's a shunt in the middle of an embryo's chest during the early stages of development. This shunt distributes oxygen throughout the body and separates blood in the chest. In this state, the lungs aren't present. If you get pregnant, and decide to keep the child, then that's your prerogative. Have you gotten an abortion? Do you regret it? No. Then you can't speak for those who have gotten abortions. You have to see it from the opposite side; if they keep the child, then they go through their life wondering what they could have done with their lives if they got an abortion.

It's not murder.

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wow, A womans right to choose is just that.. in no situation should it be decided by or infringed upon by the government,state or fed., and certainly not by middle aged men. myopi. is right.. women could turn to unsafe situations for help.. especially in cases of rape with resulting pregnancy.
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I agree with abortion if theres a life threatening to the part of a mother.
But now adays many woman engaged of this kind of situation it because even on a younger age they engaged of sex and get pregnant,because of there younger age and luck of financial support they decided to abort that little life.

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In most cases of abortion, statistically, women that are raped are the least percentage to have an abortion. It is usually women that got pregnant by accident, thus, forming my opinion about abortion: it should be illegal. Sex shouldn't be taken so lightly, and by allowing abortions the government is allowing people to just go off and have unsafe sex without having to face the consequences. A baby is another LIFE and should be taken seriously. Teenagers are roaming around having sex behind their parents backs and then just get away with it by having abortions. That's not how life works, if they want to act like adults then these teenagers should think like adults as well, meaning that if they want to have sex they should take up the responsibility of having a baby and doing anything possible to give their baby a good life because they put themselves in that situation. As for rape, well in my opinion, everything happens for a reason and a baby is a gift because it's another life. Yes, it will always make the person remember the tragedy but regardless of ending up pregnant or not, the memory will always be there and it is not an innocent baby's fault. All women should take care of themselves and take a baby's life more seriously than making it as simple as having an abortion. And, although, many will argue that it's a women's choice, I strongly disagree because this isn't only affecting her life but another life as well.

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It should definitely be the woman's choice. Having a baby is an incredible responsibility that lasts over eighteen years and will change one's life. Sex is normal and up to her to have, if a pregnancy is the result, she shouldn't have to change her entire life when something like abortion is available.

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I think the government has no right to tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her body.

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