Abortion: Yay or Nay?

[Egekrusher]

Originally posted by HappyCamper
For those who believe that abortion is an acceptable option for those women who have been unfortunate victims of rape or incest, think about this:

Less than 1% of women who are raped, actually become pregnant.

I used to agree, that abortion was an acceptable option for those who have been raped, until I learned this fact. Now i'm totally against abortion in ALL cases.

So you would still force that 1% of women to bear the child?

[Stingy Jack]

Originally posted by orangestar
I dont understand why that fact changes your opinion....:confused:

I agree. Why would it be different if more women got pregnant by rape? What does the number of women have to do with it? It still happens to some women.

[HappyCamper]

I wouldn't force anyone to bear a child. I'm just saying that I think adoption would be a better option for a woman who's been raped and does not want the child. Especially since a woman who has been raped is very unlikely to become pregnant (Less than 1% of woman who have been raped do)

Like I said in one of my earlier post. I'm against abortion in ALL cases. However I don't believe that gives me the right to make others have the same belief.

[HappyCamper]

Originally posted by Stingy Jack
I agree. Why would it be different if more women got pregnant by rape? What does the number of women have to do with it? It still happens to some women.

I know that some women get raped. I also know that some of these women become pregnant. What I'm saying is that less than 1% of the raped women actually become pregnant. So if say 50 woman got raped, that means only about 1 of them would actually become pregnant.

What really shapes my view is the fact that one of my best friends happened to be a 'result' of a rape. What if his mom had decided to abort him?

that's my 2 c. i'm done with this topic. by the way I'm sorry if I offended anyone and I respect all of your opinions, even if I happen to disagree with them. 'We all just need to agree to disagree'

laterz

[Egekrusher]

Originally posted by HappyCamper
I wouldn't force anyone to bear a child. I'm just saying that I think adoption would be a better option for a woman who's been raped and does not want the child. Especially since a woman who has been raped is very unlikely to become pregnant (Less than 1% of woman who have been raped do)

Like I said in one of my earlier post. I'm against abortion in ALL cases. However I don't believe that gives me the right to make others have the same belief.

Thank you. There are some people in this thread who would force feed other people their ideas and ideals.

I didn't mean to sound like I was personally attacking you, I'm sorry if it came out like that. I just get very defensive in situations where someone would rather take away freedoms than let people make their own choices.

[Egekrusher]

Originally posted by HappyCamper
I know that some women get raped. I also know that some of these women become pregnant. What I'm saying is that less than 1% of the raped women actually become pregnant. So if say 50 woman got raped, that means only about 1 of them would actually become pregnant.

What really shapes my view is the fact that one of my best friends happened to be a 'result' of a rape. What if his mom had decided to abort him?

that's my 2 c. i'm done with this topic. by the way I'm sorry if I offended anyone and I respect all of your opinions, even if I happen to disagree with them. 'We all just need to agree to disagree'

laterz

You're cool in my book, don't worry about it.

[fluffho]

what are the points of what ifs?

just as u can say 'what if my best friends mom had aborted him instead' u can say 'what if jeffrey dahmers mom had aborted him'

not attacking u but just saying all htis what if is pointless.

[bloodrayne]

Originally posted by Stingy Jack
I love Arioch's enthusiasm for my responses. It makes my day.

LOL...He IS rather hyper :D

Originally posted by Gothic-chick
No grudge, I'm going to have to stay out of this thread now too because it's making me mad.

There isn't any point in allowing yourself to get all pissed off...This is an internet forum...We aren't going to change the world here...Or most likely, not even each other's opinions...We should be able to state our opinions, even give our reasons for those opinions, and not fight with or insult those who do not share those same opinions...It's a discussion, not a battle...Keep it in perspective:) (and Arioch...Before you call me a hypocrite, I can get pissed off at YOU, as you do at me, that's different than arguing on the internet, even though I can't change YOUR mind either, just as you can't change mine:))

Originally posted by HappyCamper
For those who believe that abortion is an acceptable option for those women who have been unfortunate victims of rape or incest, think about this:

Less than 1% of women who are raped, actually become pregnant.

I used to agree, that abortion was an acceptable option for those who have been raped, until I learned this fact. Now i'm totally against abortion in ALL cases.

@ Orangestar...I believe his point was that, as many people have exhibited here, abortion is more acceptible in cases of rape or incest...However...Hundreds of rape/incest abortions are being used to justify MILLIONS of abortions overall...That would be my analysis of his post

[rae_pierre]

I have never been in that situation, so I guess I can't really tell someone what to do.
But my view is if you are ready and responsible enough to spread your legs, then be ready to push out that baby.

If you were raped/ taken advantage of by like, your father or something, then that's another valid reason.

But I don't want to get yelled at, so I will stop there.

[Egekrusher]

Hmm. I live in Eaton Rapids, rae pierre. Closest I've seen yet on here.