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Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
24. No.
Sat Jun 15, 2019, 10:24 PM
Jun 2019

Yes. I get what you're trying to say.

But it's wrong on all levels. Labeling women as a survivor of abortion plays right into the hands of those who like to claim abortion is somehow a bad thing. Something to be ashamed of and something horrible that happens to women.

Women want and need abortions for all kinds of reasons - to include because they can. Because they can and because they want it is ALL the reason a woman needs.

But the why of a woman's abortion is none of anyone's business. None. Not even a little. No need to come up with a series of horrible events in an attempt to justify why a woman has an abortion.

We know the various reasons without relying on a crime or other unfortunate issue in hopes of softening the anti-woman stance toward abortion. That plays into their hands and their framing, and gives them the power.

The anti-woman crowd don't give a fuck if a woman is the victim of anything - all they care about is punishing the woman and controlling the woman.

So, no.

No.No.No.



Oh good lord no. Worrying about the reasons people get abortions and saying they would "never" WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #1
Sorry, but I disagree Miigwech Jun 2019 #2
The reasons you list are valid, but doesn't include the most common one: WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #3
How dare you solara Jun 2019 #4
I agree with you but don't you think that women who choose abortion need our support? Miigwech Jun 2019 #7
What exactly do you have in mind when you say "support"? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #8
Well most women are made ashamed by having had an abortion Miigwech Jun 2019 #17
Abortions of pregnancies that are the result of rape or incest comprise about 1% of abortions for WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #20
Again you're assuming women are victims procon Jun 2019 #14
Absolutely solara Jun 2019 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Jun 2019 #5
Jesus fucking christ. Every time I think, "Maybe I'll give DU another try," I tune in and there is Squinch Jun 2019 #6
"Women hating shit" Miigwech Jun 2019 #9
I hope you can see your outrageous and entitled presumption, but I am not holding my breath. Squinch Jun 2019 #10
Please, I have fought for my whole life for woman's choice. Miigwech Jun 2019 #25
You've insulted women throughout this thread and have been told you are doing so. In response Squinch Jun 2019 #32
Sorry, I disagree with your approach, marybourg Jun 2019 #11
Uh... NO! procon Jun 2019 #12
Not what said but OK Miigwech Jun 2019 #13
Just stop. procon Jun 2019 #15
Women are victims of unwanted pregancies Miigwech Jun 2019 #18
An unwanted pregnancy victimizes people only if abortion is difficult to access. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #21
"Women and girls never would want an abortion except for the following reasons:" Mariana Jun 2019 #19
Women are oftimes sexual victims and need abortions Miigwech Jun 2019 #22
So people need to parade their trauma to earn the right to an abortion? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #23
No, not what I ment, women should never have to justify Miigwech Jun 2019 #36
"It seems the prolife idiots win on both ends." WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #37
Thanks for giving me a second chance at a first blunder Miigwech Jun 2019 #38
I hear what you're saying. It may be a good strategy for winning people over, face to face, one by WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2019 #39
No. Solly Mack Jun 2019 #24
Time to step away from the thread, Miiwech. aikoaiko Jun 2019 #26
Free speech , DU, that's why I love DU Miigwech Jun 2019 #27
What do you call women whose consensual sex led to an unwanted pregnancy? 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2019 #28
you think declaring women you know nothing about victims is support? mopinko Jun 2019 #29
Your list is incomplete. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2019 #30
Disagree. We do not need to help conservatives stigmatize the choice. Caliman73 Jun 2019 #31
Wisdom tooth extraction survivors. Appendectomy survivors. Varicose vein surgery survivors. lindysalsagal Jun 2019 #33
'Abortion Survivor'....that term is just silly. Captain Stern Jun 2019 #34
Abortion is not a bad thing loyalsister Jun 2019 #35
I can't believe I'm reading this here. cwydro Jun 2019 #40
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