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62. K&R

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Sun Feb 5, 2012, 11:13 AM

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Please everyone, stop using terms like "anti-abortion" [View all] judy Feb 2012 OP

I prefer to call the other side control freaks proud2BlibKansan Feb 2012 #1

I prefer "pro-choice" and "forced birth". 11 Bravo Feb 2012 #2

Yes. They are forced birthers. We all need to start using that term. OregonBlue Feb 2012 #82

Okay Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #3

The correct terms are pro-woman/anti-woman hayrow1 Feb 2012 #4

No one will understand that, though. Quantess Feb 2012 #5

Abortion is not a terrible thing to live through. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #6

No, they are against the CHOICE to terminate a pregnancy. Quantess Feb 2012 #21

Actually not even really. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #26

Why not "pro-choice" and "anti-choice"? Quantess Feb 2012 #51

I just think it's funny you are hectoring me on word choice on this issue. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #52

I had one too. Quantess Feb 2012 #56

I know what you mean, quantess... judy Feb 2012 #79

Here's why they aren't anti-abortion Major Nikon Feb 2012 #34

I'm not ashamed to say I support a woman's right to receive a medical abortion frazzled Feb 2012 #7

I have friends who have had abortions obamanut2012 Feb 2012 #8

"Abortion is a terrible thing to live through" marmar Feb 2012 #9

The right wing always implies that people are judy Feb 2012 #23

I am pro-abortion. GeorgeGist Feb 2012 #10

No, I don't think you are literally "pro-abortion". Quantess Feb 2012 #12

Sometimes abortion is the best outcome for a pregnancy. Period. lapislzi Feb 2012 #53

Nobody here gets my point. It's so weird, I've had this with pro choice women discussion before... Quantess Feb 2012 #57

I am pro-appendectomy. 2ndAmForComputers Feb 2012 #13

You are pro-choice, yes? Quantess Feb 2012 #14

I am pro-abortion for every woman who seeks one REP Feb 2012 #16

Okay...but that means you support their CHOICE to have an abortion. Quantess Feb 2012 #17

I support a woman's right to chose, RebelOne Feb 2012 #24

I think the option to get an abortion is something women should feel free to take! Quantess Feb 2012 #29

A "happily pregnant woman" probably isn't seeking an abortion REP Feb 2012 #38

But you're saying you're "pro-abotion", which entails convincing happily pregnant women to abort. Quantess Feb 2012 #49

Agreed. There is nothing wrong or shameful judy Feb 2012 #20

No it doesn't. Zoeisright Feb 2012 #45

yes. barbtries Feb 2012 #47

That's your own opinion of what "pro-abortion" means. Quantess Feb 2012 #48

It's the semantics that I am talking about, here. Quantess Feb 2012 #50

reductio ad absurdum! lapislzi Feb 2012 #54

Thank you. nt Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #55

Why don't you want to call yourself pro-choice? I think it sounds much better. Quantess Feb 2012 #58

Wrong. Daemonaquila Feb 2012 #71

Idealy? I want abortions to be safe and RARE. alphafemale Feb 2012 #31

"Terrible thing to live through" ... Another anti-abortion lie. Would you like to see the studies? REP Feb 2012 #11

Have you ever had an abortion? judy Feb 2012 #18

I have - and I agree with REP, enlightenment Feb 2012 #19

I don't disagree with REP judy Feb 2012 #22

Not every woman wants a(nother) child; birth control, even used perfectly, fails REP Feb 2012 #37

With you 100% REP... judy Feb 2012 #78

+1000 REP Feb 2012 #27

My grandmother, at 98, wondered when the "grief" from her abortions was going to start REP Feb 2012 #25

I had one left is right Feb 2012 #33

I prefer "control freaks" and "normal people". HopeHoops Feb 2012 #15

For the record, Maddow uses the term "Anti-choice" Firebrand Gary Feb 2012 #28

Good to know... judy Feb 2012 #80

Abortion is not a dirty word jeff47 Feb 2012 #30

Thank you REP Feb 2012 #39

From me, too. Daemonaquila Feb 2012 #68

I like 'anti-criminalisation' (of abortion) anAustralianobserver Feb 2012 #32

k&r... spanone Feb 2012 #35

i saw one right-wing proposal characterized as "the Mandatory Motherhood Amendment" Jim Lane Feb 2012 #36

I love that term (n/t) a2liberal Feb 2012 #83

So very true... ljm2002 Feb 2012 #40

I am anti-overpopulation. glinda Feb 2012 #41

I am pro-choice, pro being able to choose an accessible legal hygienic vs back alley abortion. uppityperson Feb 2012 #42

I am pro-abortion, but I basically agree with using "pro-choice". MH1 Feb 2012 #43

You're for abortion when it is absolutely unnecessary? The Doctor. Feb 2012 #61

I am pro-abortion when the woman chooses it. It's just a medical procedure. MH1 Feb 2012 #63

Then you are pro-choice, technically speaking. "pro-abortion" means you WANT women... Honeycombe8 Feb 2012 #70

I prefer women to choose abortion over adoption MH1 Feb 2012 #91

I certainly am. Daemonaquila Feb 2012 #67

Sure, I am. It's not so horrible, just a simple procedure. Quantess Feb 2012 #69

Apparently some folks are a little fuzzy on the term "Absolutely unnecessary". The Doctor. Feb 2012 #73

No, but see that's similar to what I wrote upthread. Quantess Feb 2012 #75

I call the other side misogynists. Zoeisright Feb 2012 #44

actually they are pro-fetus and anti- child serqet Feb 2012 #46

DURec...and a kick. bvar22 Feb 2012 #59

Let's see if people understand it, the way you say it. Quantess Feb 2012 #65

Our side is not immune to brainwashing from the right Doctor_J Feb 2012 #60

K&R baldguy Feb 2012 #62

Again, George Carlin's abortion rant dances through my head. backscatter712 Feb 2012 #64

Nonsense. Speak for yourself. Daemonaquila Feb 2012 #65

"Pro-abortion," to me, means you WANT women to have abortions. Honeycombe8 Feb 2012 #72

Nobody here cares WHAT your personal stance is. bvar22 Feb 2012 #74

I was getting ready to say something along these lines... RevStPatrick Feb 2012 #76

The focus of the other side's POV is opposition to abortion. Deep13 Feb 2012 #77

I see your point, but the problem is this could be flipped around just as easily RZM Feb 2012 #81

Pro-choice is a market-based description. I prefer to refer to it as human rights. intheflow Feb 2012 #84

I use "I support a woman's right to privacy in ALL aspects"... Spazito Feb 2012 #85

These discussions come up frequently, go on and on, and never get anywhere... reACTIONary Feb 2012 #86

It is very personal, as it should be. Skelly Feb 2012 #89

By definiton, this is the way I see this issue: Tennessee Gal Feb 2012 #87

Those aren't the "only" acceptable terms... MellowDem Feb 2012 #88

FYI, the term comes from the Associated Press style book for journalists. That's why it's so common Dark Feb 2012 #90

And because nearly all mainstream journalists get paid to toe the right-wing line Doctor_J Feb 2012 #94

I'm pro-abortion like I'm pro-kidney transplant... SidDithers Feb 2012 #92

Good, Sid Doctor_J Feb 2012 #95

It's probably the most accurate, neutral descriptive term for that side of the debate. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2012 #93