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In reply to the discussion: Hillary Clinton Answer On Abortion Leaves 'Pro-Life' Senator Speechless [View all]haikugal
(6,476 posts)It doesn't have to be "gut wrenching" by any means. Any mental anguish usually comes from others saying and thinking it's killing a baby, not from choosing to end a pregnancy. I'm sure it is gut wrenching for someone who planned a pregnancy and then finds they have to abort due to health or other problems.
Also the notion of the unspoken number of abortions a woman may have. There is judgment on women for that as well. Why are women subjected to harsh judgment for everything from enjoying their sexuality to planning their family..or not having a family? It's no one's business what another woman does and I'd like to see us get past the restricting so called 'morality' of abortion.
So in my view "willy nilly" is fine, "rare" is judgment, and sends the wrong message. I don't believe for a moment that I can reason with most forced Birthers (I have only changed one mind that I know of) and I think it's a mistake to accommodate them in any way.