Abortion

[adi2d]

It's interesting that you should use the word "reasonable" in your response to me. I assure you, my comment was quite reasonable. But perhaps not in the sense that you are now using the word to describe me.

Surely, I sense sarcasm in the tone of your response, which must imply that you are using the word "reasonable" in the sense of fairness. While it is true that being reasonable could imply a sense of fairness, being reasonable can be anything but fair.

Seriously, if you think me being happy to impose my will upon others is unfair, imagine if I actually had the power and authority to impose my will upon others. As it is, I am but one voice. But because I do desire to have my will imposed upon others, it is only reasonable that I use my voice to at least try to cause my will to be established.

So here we are, living on a planet with 7 billion people, who have various subjective opinions on the matter of abortion. Given that all of these opinions are arguably subjective personal opinions, who's right? Surely the one who must be right is the one who has the power and the authority to impose his will upon the rest. Luckily, I live in a democracy, where my opinion counts, even if only a little. If I can use my opinion to sway another opinion, especially if it be the opinion of the power and authority that imposes his will upon the rest of us, it furthers my cause, and that would be beneficial to me. And that is quite reasonable.

You changed your statement quite a bit in this post

In the post I replied to you said that you know better than others and you would gladly impose your will on others if you had the power. Now you are saying you would talk to others to try to shape their opinions to match yours. One is reasonable and the other is.

You don't say what country you live in. I am in the US.

 

[Sonofason]

Then I'm glad you're not in charge.

Yes, I imagine, most people would be happy that I'm not in charge. But of course that doesn't change the fact that I will do everything I can possibly do to have my will imposed on others. One thing I can do is vote. That doesn't accomplish too much in the grand scheme of things. But my vote does further advance my will. I can discuss. My discussions may not actually advance my cause, but there is a slight chance they could. I suppose having discussions about my will could actually hurt my cause, especially when discussing with those opposed to my will. Indeed there will be those are who are dead set against it, who will work to undermine it. That's life.

 

[Truth_Faith13]

Just for my two pence worth...

Should abortion be legal..yes every woman has a right to choose..

Do I agree with abortion...not in every sense no...abortion should not be used as a contraceptive/for women who decide they don't want the child. In the cases of medical/rape...it's different...if its to save the life of the mother or in the case of rape (more a child) where to give birth would be both physically and psychologically damaging then yes absolutely.

 

[BSM1]

Just for my two pence worth...

Should abortion be legal..yes every woman has a right to choose..

Do I agree with abortion...not in every sense no...abortion should not be used as a contraceptive/for women who decide they don't want the child. In the cases of medical/rape...it's different...if its to save the life of the mother or in the case of rape (more a child) where to give birth would be both physically and psychologically damaging then yes absolutely.

Not trying to be argumentative but your are saying abortion is okay as long as it meets the criteria of others. Abortion should be a woman's decision for whatever reason..period.

 

[Truth_Faith13]

Not trying to be argumentative but your are saying abortion is okay as long as it meets the criteria of others. Abortion should be a woman's decision for whatever reason..period.

No that's not what I meant (or said)....I gave two perspectives a legal/political one and my personal view..I think you combined the two thinking I meant an abortion should only be legal if....which is incorrect..

I believe every woman has a choice and abortion should be legal...if a woman decides to have an abortion that is entirely down to her no matter what her situation...however there are only certain situations I personally agree with abortion but I don't believe my personal belief should effect politics mainly because making abortion illegal would create far more problems (black market etc) and its none of my business what other women do unless they ask for my opinion...which this forum does...so I gave it too!

 

[BSM1]

No that's not what I meant (or said)....I gave two perspectives a legal/political one and my personal view..I think you combined the two thinking I meant an abortion should only be legal if....which is incorrect..

I believe every woman has a choice and abortion should be legal...if a woman decides to have an abortion that is entirely down to her no matter what her situation...however there are only certain situations I personally agree with abortion but I don't believe my personal belief should effect politics mainly because making abortion illegal would create far more problems (black market etc) and its none of my business what other women do unless they ask for my opinion...which this forum does...so I gave it too!

Got it.