http://www.statesman.com/news/news/study-22286-texas-women-could-be-denied-abortions/nbDjH/
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This is important because it is dealing with the safety of women that are planning on aborting, and the availability and professionalism of the procedure. This could affect many of these women in a negative way.
This is a view that I had to think pretty hard about. I am
completely 100% pro-life and always have been. As I was reading this article I
was sitting there thinking that I agreed with the restrictions. I then thought
about it a bit more and decided that I am actually against these restrictions.
Although I am against abortion, I feel that these women are going to find a way
whether there are crazy restrictions or not. If a woman wants an abortion, she
is going to get it done. I believe that these restrictions are going to make it
even worse, and harm women even more in the long run when it comes to not being
safe, clean, and having the abortion done correctly. I believe that if a woman is
going to get an abortion that it should be one the right way, and these
restrictions are only going to make matters worse in the long run and leave
tons of women in a bad place. These women are going to suffer horribly and some
could possibly end up dead. I am all for fighting against abortion, but this is
not the way to make changes and support being pro-life at all.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with the restrictions being the wrong way to go on this fight against abortion. It's kind of like they're going about it in a round about way by still allowing it but then making it unsafe. I feel like if you're going to support something or not support something, do it 100%. Don't be shady about it. I feel like these restrictions are a shady way of dealing with the abortion issue and it will cause more harm than good.
ReplyDeleteI also feel like these restrictions won't do what they're hoping they will do. Like you said, these women are going to get an abortion if they have their minds set on getting one. They will find a way. With these restrictions, they're not stopping abortions. They're actually pushing women to do it harmfully and illegally which to me is worse.
To me, it's interesting how the U.S. prides it's self on seeking the worlds best health care and generally the most advantages for all of it's citizens; yet we are deliberately taking away the science and technology that promotes sanitation, record keeping, monitoring, and proper medications for our women. Don't get me wrong, abortion is much more than these topics, and I definitely have my own share of mixed opinions, but overall I feel this is the equivalent of finding the cure to cancer, telling everyone, allowing some people to get cured in some states, then taking the cure away--by law!!! Indian giving if you will. We have the technology, we have the people trained to do these procedures, lets make it as safe as possible but still maintain the societal stigma around it so it doesn't become too popular as an alternative. I would hate for women to just start to feel like "everyone does it, it's not that big of a deal."
ReplyDeleteI want to be clear though that I reserve the right to change my mind and stance on the topic should I ever find myself in a predicament needing to research abortions further. I dont think anybody should take too firm of a side unless they are 1.) a woman and 2.) can relate.
I also agree with the comments of my classmates so far. History always repeats itself, similar to the prohibition of alcohol, a new black market of dirty abortion doctors will most likely be created overnight with the onset of this new legislation. This black market is what most level headed, moral, and normal Texans are probably fearing for women who have found themselves in a precarious situation, and I would agree it is this we should be focusing our efforts on targeting our aid for the future.
It is always wise to look at the future and worry about that, then to spend time talking about the past. To me, its looking like this has already passed and is on its way to implementation. At this point, I would suggest the next best plan of action would be to address how we can make up for the 22, 200 women who will be loosing care. How can we find these women? What sort of relief efforts can we offer? What is the most efficient way to respond to what is going on? How can we be proactive and not reactive??? COME ON?!
To me, it's interesting how the U.S. prides it's self on seeking the worlds best health care and generally the most advantages for all of it's citizens; yet we are deliberately taking away the science and technology that promotes sanitation, record keeping, monitoring, and proper medications for our women. Don't get me wrong, abortion is much more than these topics, and I definitely have my own share of mixed opinions, but overall I feel this is the equivalent of finding the cure to cancer, telling everyone, allowing some people to get cured in some states, then taking the cure away--by law!!! Indian giving if you will. We have the technology, we have the people trained to do these procedures, lets make it as safe as possible but still maintain the societal stigma around it so it doesn't become too popular as an alternative. I would hate for women to just start to feel like "everyone does it, it's not that big of a deal."
ReplyDeleteI want to be clear though that I reserve the right to change my mind and stance on the topic should I ever find myself in a predicament needing to research abortions further. I dont think anybody should take too firm of a side unless they are 1.) a woman and 2.) can relate.
I also agree with the comments of my classmates so far. History always repeats itself, similar to the prohibition of alcohol, a new black market of dirty abortion doctors will most likely be created overnight with the onset of this new legislation. This black market is what most level headed, moral, and normal Texans are probably fearing for women who have found themselves in a precarious situation, and I would agree it is this we should be focusing our efforts on targeting our aid for the future.
It is always wise to look at the future and worry about that, then to spend time talking about the past. To me, its looking like this has already passed and is on its way to implementation. At this point, I would suggest the next best plan of action would be to address how we can make up for the 22, 200 women who will be loosing care. How can we find these women? What sort of relief efforts can we offer? What is the most efficient way to respond to what is going on? How can we be proactive and not reactive??? COME ON?!