Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Right to Life Ad - Jackson Hole News & Guide 4/2/08

Today's ad informs us that "Abortion Hurts Women". On the list of things that hurt women, abortion is probably on page 10, right after lack of access to adequate sunglasses.

In all fairness, some women do regret having an abortion. Most don't. The fact that some women regret choosing abortion is not a reason to outlaw them. Some women have faced medical complications, including death, but any medical procedure can have consequences. Again, not a reason to outlaw abortion.

Poverty hurts women. Domestic violence hurts women. Rape hurts women. The wage gap hurts women. How about we address those issues before trying to legislate away free will and control of our own bodies?

2 comments:

Jennifer Scott said...

Because, when it comes to abortion, it's not about you. It's about the baby, and specifically the baby you're going to kill.

Sorry.

Emma Goldman said...

Sorry? Are you sorry that your logic implies that the woman's life means nothing except for the fact that she is the carrier?