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In reply to the discussion: OK. How about "safe, legal and SECONDARY TO BIRTH CONTROL?" [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)54. Yes, birth control would be so much easier
I read about how difficult it is to decide and go through with abortion, women should be spared that where possible. We need birth control to be really available to all. Rush and his minions notwithstanding. That's what they really fear. That they'll lose this wedge issue.
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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