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In reply to the discussion: OK. How about "safe, legal and SECONDARY TO BIRTH CONTROL?" [View all]HereSince1628
(36,063 posts)18. Must there be a marketing/campaign meme?
Abortion is self-defense.
As we all learned thru the Zimmerman trial, self-defense is not a question of what coulda and shoulda been done.
Abortion is about a woman's recognition and response to threat.
Yes, surgical abortion would be an expensive form of birth control, but birth control is a red herring.
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Exactly. That's why I discuss with liberals who use that antiquated phrase whenever I can.
PeaceNikki
Nov 2013
#17
I like to add that women are moral agents and therefore, can make these decisions on their own.
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#29
Correction: Until abortion has the same legal status as any other health procedure
PeaceNikki
Nov 2013
#22
Honestly, no, you shouldn't have an opinion on healthcare choices of ANYONE.
PeaceNikki
Nov 2013
#39
but as I say elsewhere here, women are "moral agents" and are capable of making "moral choice" on
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#31
What if a lawmaker proposes free access to condoms for all high school students,
Nye Bevan
Nov 2013
#47
I don't see what your post has to do with lawmakers interference in the doctor-patient
Doctor_J
Nov 2013
#48
You ignore the fact that many who oppose abortion rights also oppose other forms
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2013
#45
Do you support the sweeping restrictions that have been happening in every state?
PeaceNikki
Nov 2013
#59
It should be secondary to birth control. Otherwise we will see a rise in STI's.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#60