Is Abortion really an issue for Gay's and Lesbians?

[Booko]

I was wondering if there were many pro life people in the Gay and Lesbian community? Perhaps they would like to adopt the unwanted children.

I've no idea about their opinions on abortion, but about half of the gay couples I know have adopted children.

Likely the percentage is that high because most of them are in my age range. If you were going to have a family, you've done it by now.

 

[Moey]

What? Lesbians can't get rapped?

 

[McBell]

I guess everyone has an opinion about everything. Why would abortion be an issue for the gay and lesbian community?

Why would same sex marriage be an issue for heterosexuals?

 

[Moey]

I have the oppinion that if people would be more careful about their sexual practices these arguments would not exsist.

People should find ways of stopping this behavior.

 

[constantine]

Why would same sex marriage be an issue for heterosexuals?

because people have nothing better to do with their time then to tell others how to live their life.

 

[Moey]

because people have nothing better to do with their time then to tell others how to live their life.

So very true.

 

[McBell]

because people have nothing better to do with their time then to tell others how to live their life.

The reason i asked is because my question seems to be along the same line of reasoning as the question I quoted.

 

[Reverend Rick]

because people have nothing better to do with their time then to tell others how to live their life.

No one is telling you how to live your life. You are the one's who require something from society. Perhaps you are the one with nothing better to do than complain about your lot in life.

When are you going to do something about this situation? It took a war and a whole lot of people dieing to free the slaves. It is dishonest to even compare yourselves to them.

Women's suffrage was no cake walk. I just don't understand why you think the government is just going to hand you something. I guess you think the next President will help you all like Clinton did. Thank God for don't ask don't tell. The biggest step for Gay rights in the 20th century.

 

[lilithu]

I guess everyone has an opinion about everything. Why would abortion be an issue for the gay and lesbian community?

What is this, divide and conquer?

So then why is gay marriage an issue for straight people?

Why do you assume that people are only motivated by their own self-interests?

As standing_alone said, some of us recognize that if one group is oppressed then it affects the rest of us as well.

As Dr King said, injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

I was wondering if there were many pro life people in the Gay and Lesbian community? Perhaps they would like to adopt the unwanted children.

Perhaps the straight pro-lifers would like to adopt the unwanted children as well.

After all, if the life of the foetus is so important to you, then the life of the baby once it's born should be as well.

 

[lilithu]

I think it should be an issue for homosexuals because abortion is killing off liberals. President Bush never would have been elected if abortion were illegal because most of those aborted children would have grown up to be liberals just like their parents and there have been tens of millions of aborted children since it was legalized...

Funny, are you under the impression that conservatives have fewer abortions than liberals?

 

[lilithu]

anecdotal evidence. We both know I didn't mean catagorically. Wouldn't you agree that the incredibly vast majority of abortions are given to liberals?

NO.

http://www.liberalslikechrist.org/about/abortionrates.html

 

[lilithu]

Rick, is abortion really an issue for men? I mean, men will never have to have an abortion. Why do you have an opinion on it?

Dang, must spread more karma before giving to Ðanisty again.

Excellent points in this thread.

 

[Ðanisty]

Dang, must spread more karma before giving to Ðanisty again.

Excellent points in this thread.

Maybe Reverend Rick would care to answer the question.

 

[s2a]

I guess everyone has an opinion about everything. Why would abortion be an issue for the gay and lesbian community?

I would speculate (as I am not gay) that gay and lesbian people probably care about the health and well-being of their mothers, sisters, and daughters (Yes, some gay people do have children of their own before "coming out"). It would be selfish to think (or foolish to believe) that homosexuality promotes utter indifference regarding social issues, or their impacts upon personal relationships.

[On a side note, it's be pleasant to think that every citizen might be concerned enough to ensure that individual liberties are respected/defended, and constitutional protections are preserved in equity for us all. My question would be, "Why shouldn't/wouldn't gays and lesbians engage the issues of abortion choice?"]

 

[Mathematician]

With all due respect, the term "slippery slope" was made just for this thread.

 

[constantine]

No one is telling you how to live your life. You are the one's who require something from society. Perhaps you are the one with nothing better to do than complain about your lot in life.

When are you going to do something about this situation? It took a war and a whole lot of people dieing to free the slaves. It is dishonest to even compare yourselves to them.

Women's suffrage was no cake walk. I just don't understand why you think the government is just going to hand you something. I guess you think the next President will help you all like Clinton did. Thank God for don't ask don't tell. The biggest step for Gay rights in the 20th century.

a perfect example of someone who thinks he knows all the answers to the problems in the world, when in fact he doesnt even know what he's talking about. How you can cast judgement on others is beyond me. What's your problem Rev, nothing better to do? lm not gay,black,or a woman who wants an abortion. My lot in life is quite good. the government takes much from me, l take nothing from the government. Do you think you know me. Find something better to do than telling people what they should do with their life.

 

[McBell]

When are you going to do something about this situation? It took a war and a whole lot of people dieing to free the slaves. It is dishonest to even compare yourselves to them.

One would have hoped that we have learned from the past.
It is not dishonest because the comparison is accurate.
Your not liking the the comparison is irrelevant.

Women's suffrage was no cake walk. I just don't understand why you think the government is just going to hand you something.

I don't understand why the government is with holding marriage from same sex couples without a legitimate legal argument to do so.

I guess you think the next President will help you all like Clinton did. Thank God for don't ask don't tell. The biggest step for Gay rights in the 20th century.

I guess that there are those who are happy that the current president is side stepping and avoiding the issue like the plague.

 

[lilithu]

No one is telling you how to live your life.

Since govt is saying that one cannot have the benefits of marriage unless one marries a person of the opposite sex, it is telling people how to live their lives.

You are the one's who require something from society.

It's called equality. The funny thing is that American society claims to give this to people, so it's no wonder when people actually expect it.

Perhaps you are the one with nothing better to do than complain about your lot in life.

When are you going to do something about this situation? It took a war and a whole lot of people dieing to free the slaves. It is dishonest to even compare yourselves to them.

Women's suffrage was no cake walk. I just don't understand why you think the government is just going to hand you something.

All this proves is that those in positions of power and privilege do not cede their power and privilege easily. It says nothing about what is the right thing to do.

Are you seriously suggesting that BGLT should take up arms for equality? On the one hand, they are criticized for saying or doing anything. Otoh, they are criticized for expecting equality without having to "sacrifice" for it. Why should they have to sacrifice for it? What did you sacrifice in order to get your privileges? What about recognizing honestly that there is inequality and that it is wrong and making it right?

 

[Moey]

There is a simple solution for the abortion and gay rights issue:

If you don't believe in abortion, don't have one.

If you don't believe same sex marrage is right, don't marry someone of the same sex.

Equality for all should be every americans goal regardless of political or religious beliefs.