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In reply to the discussion: I had an abortion. Why it's none of your business. [View all]Shoonra
(523 posts)38. My how the Republicans have changed ....
Fifty years ago, when they were fighting Medicare tooth and nail, the Republican mantra was "Keep the government out of your doctor's examining room", but now, if you're a woman and you are or might be pregnant, the Republicans very much want the government right there in the doctor's room, standing right at the stirrups.
Funny thing is this solicitude only happens if abortion is, or might be, discussed. The Republicans haven't done anything to improve or expand pre-natal care for women who can't afford it. So they'll make a woman give birth - even to her rapist's baby - but they don't care if the woman or the baby are malnourished or exposed to infections, or even whether the woman has enough diapers and baby food.
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I totally agree with the author...the why's and details are none of our business.
Lars39
May 2019
#2
I'm sorry, but the whole "difficult decision" thing is just more bullshit.
scarletwoman
May 2019
#37
I had an abortion and helped 4 others have them when it was totally illegal in our state.
lark
May 2019
#19
I think of the women more like camp followers. And that is insulting to camp followers.
demigoddess
May 2019
#30
Excellent statement & n.b. the Repugs are moving the window to only "rape,incest, life of mother."
stuffmatters
May 2019
#34