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I only support abortion when it's absolutely necessary. (Original Post) redqueen Jun 2013 OP
Yup ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #1
It really is just this simple. redqueen Jun 2013 #3
That's my level of support too Autumn Jun 2013 #2
:) redqueen Jun 2013 #4
Us men get no say. SwissTony Jun 2013 #5
Many women do ask for the opinion of the man who impregnated them. redqueen Jun 2013 #7
Yes it's often a partnered decision ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #9
I agree. I offered support. SwissTony Jun 2013 #11
Yep. Borchkins Jun 2013 #6
Glad to hear it. redqueen Jun 2013 #8
Absolutely! digonswine Jun 2013 #10
Yes! Thank you BrotherIvan Jun 2013 #12
And that is the only way women can ever have ownership of themselves. nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #13

redqueen

(115,103 posts)
3. It really is just this simple.
Mon Jun 17, 2013, 03:34 PM
Jun 2013

Nothing to do with anything but a woman's right to control her own reproductive system. That's it.

redqueen

(115,103 posts)
7. Many women do ask for the opinion of the man who impregnated them.
Mon Jun 17, 2013, 05:07 PM
Jun 2013

Others don't. That decision is also solely up to the woman who is pregnant.

ismnotwasm

(41,984 posts)
9. Yes it's often a partnered decision
Mon Jun 17, 2013, 05:25 PM
Jun 2013

My youngest daughter, who also ended up with MS, and may or may not have a personality disorder according to some idiot MD who tossed her some Xanax for it-- Long story. (I think not--she's been through hell and is coming through it)

Anyway, for a number of reasons, her partner strongly encouraged abortion, I told her it was her choice and there was no shame. She choose to abort and is doing very well at this time. She's a complex woman, and understands she made the best decision for herself at the time.

In the end, her choice, her decision, her body. We were there to support that choice.

SwissTony

(2,560 posts)
11. I agree. I offered support.
Mon Jun 17, 2013, 05:46 PM
Jun 2013

It was her decision (neither of us were even sure if I was the father - ain't life complicated).

But it was her decision.


nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)
13. And that is the only way women can ever have ownership of themselves.
Tue Jun 18, 2013, 08:22 PM
Jun 2013

As opposed to either the Church, the State, or their male relatives "owning" them.

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