A lot of the arguments that I get from pro-lifers involve them mentioning, at some point, that I am a mother. And since I have carried a child, how could I possibly still think that it's acceptable for a woman to abort a baby. This is the argument that I have the most trouble with, especially considering how I feel about being pregnant. I always feel that special connection. So...there's a question to ponder. How can a woman, who has felt such strong connections with her own pregnancies, support a woman's right to choose?
First of all, I can honestly say, that unless there was a severe case of fetal anomaly, I wouldn't be able to even consider terminate a pregnancy. The only reason I would be able to do it then is because the idea of my baby suffering would tear me up...and I would worry how losing a sibling to watching a sibling struggle so much would effect my older two kids. Of course it would not be an easy decision (I don't think any woman in any situation ever has an easy time making the decision to terminate a pregnancy).
With that being said, I can understand why a girl who is raped would not only not bond with a pregnancy, but want to terminate it. And in that case, you can't really say "Well, she was irresponsible and got pregnant...now she has to deal with it". And let's be realistic...there are times when birth control fails and a pregnancy (and a baby) just aren't possible. So, for those who like to complain about dead beats running our welfare system dry, how can you when you expect women who are plain broke to carry pregnancies to term? Unfortunately, not every situation pans out perfectly.
I'm not saying that abortion isn't sad...in every single case. It is sad. It's the loss of a life. Every one knows that, no matter what side of the fence they're on. But life is sad. It's complicated, it's messy. It's not perfect 100% of the time for anyone. It doesn't work out every single time. Unfortunate, but realistic.
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