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In reply to the discussion: OK. How about "safe, legal and SECONDARY TO BIRTH CONTROL?" [View all]giftedgirl77
(4,713 posts)43. How about nobody's business but the woman?
This shouldn't even be a damn discussion, it is a private matter between a woman & her doctor & is of no concern to you, me, or anyone else as to why she is getting it, if it is her first, if she has had one before, or the circumstances surrounding conception.
Birth control should be free to any female of child bearing age who feels they are in need of contraception. But as far as abortion goes the topic should have no room for discussion for the reasons I have stated above.
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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