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In reply to the discussion: OK. How about "safe, legal and SECONDARY TO BIRTH CONTROL?" [View all]PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)37. afuckingmen. Canada's success is a role model to the world.
http://rabble.ca/columnists/2013/01/benefits-decriminalizing-abortion
On January 28, 2014, Canada will celebrate 26 years of reproductive freedom. Since their Supreme Court struck down Canada's abortion law in 1988, the country's experience is proof that laws against abortion are unnecessary. A full generation of Canadians has lived without a law and we are better off because of it.
Canada is the first country in the world to prove that abortion care can be ethically and effectively managed as part of standard healthcare practice, without being controlled by any civil or criminal law. Their success is a role model to the world.
After 26 years with no legal restrictions on abortion whatsoever:
- Doctors and women handle abortion care responsibly.
- Abortion rates are fairly low and have steadily declined since 1997.
- Almost all abortions occur early in pregnancy.
- Maternal deaths and complications from abortion are very low.
- Abortion care is fully funded and integrated into the healthcare system (improving accessibility and safety).
- Further legal precedents have advanced women's equality by affirming an
unrestricted right to abortion.
- Public support for abortion rights has increased.
Responsible abortion care: Since 1988, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has successfully managed abortion just as it does for every other medical procedure -- by applying policy and encouraging medical discretion for doctors, subject to a standard code of ethics.
Doctors abide by CMA policy and guidelines, and follow best medical practices based on validated research and clinical protocols. Criminal laws are inappropriate and harmful in medicine because they constrain care and negatively impact the health of patients.
On January 28, 2014, Canada will celebrate 26 years of reproductive freedom. Since their Supreme Court struck down Canada's abortion law in 1988, the country's experience is proof that laws against abortion are unnecessary. A full generation of Canadians has lived without a law and we are better off because of it.
Canada is the first country in the world to prove that abortion care can be ethically and effectively managed as part of standard healthcare practice, without being controlled by any civil or criminal law. Their success is a role model to the world.
After 26 years with no legal restrictions on abortion whatsoever:
- Doctors and women handle abortion care responsibly.
- Abortion rates are fairly low and have steadily declined since 1997.
- Almost all abortions occur early in pregnancy.
- Maternal deaths and complications from abortion are very low.
- Abortion care is fully funded and integrated into the healthcare system (improving accessibility and safety).
- Further legal precedents have advanced women's equality by affirming an
unrestricted right to abortion.
- Public support for abortion rights has increased.
Responsible abortion care: Since 1988, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has successfully managed abortion just as it does for every other medical procedure -- by applying policy and encouraging medical discretion for doctors, subject to a standard code of ethics.
Doctors abide by CMA policy and guidelines, and follow best medical practices based on validated research and clinical protocols. Criminal laws are inappropriate and harmful in medicine because they constrain care and negatively impact the health of patients.
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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