Really enjoyed the options you present as opposed to a hard left position or a hard right. Your writing skills provide an easy read for a very challenging topic. Well done.
Nicely written, Belle. I do agree with you on many fronts. I appreciate your “close the legs” comment. That’s something I’ve been harping on for a while. IMO, the only moral “choice” a woman has is to close her legs. Actions result in consequences. Abortion shouldn’t be birth control.
Nothing is absolute and there are what I would call limited times when the process is, for a lack of a better term, acceptable or warranted. Rape, incest, mother’s health. But that is it. If you can’t support or take care of a baby, there’s adoption.
Finally, Roe v Wade was not “struck down” by the Supreme Court. All the ruling stated was that the decision falls on the individual states. So, the opportunity exists for those who feel the need. The problem comes when those who have the all or nothing attitude. That applies to those on both sides of the fence.
For the record, I feel abortion is wrong. But that is my opinion. I just take issue with those who insist their beliefs should be mine.
Wonderful writing, Belle! You certainly have a talent for organizing your thoughts. I feel like I go on too many tangents in my writing.
I love your stance on the topic as well. Acknowledging that both sides can be right and wrong simultaneously . Too much in our society do we treat similarly serious subjects like Football games. Choose your team and root for it when in reality, it's not that simple.
My family told me stories of my mom pacing back and forth leaving a trail of footprints on my grandmother's Mexican rug contemplating aborting me. This experience is a gift and I am glad things turned out the way they did, but ultimately I am still a supporter of abortion. If women want that right and move legislation to make it happen in a democracy who am I to deny it? I will never know how it feels to carry life.
Thank you for the post and I hope the weather is nice in Venezuela.
That was deeply thought out. I share many of those same views. I could write a ton on this topic from my perspective.
It all mixes to work against us. I see a very clear connection with the government's agenda to use social issues to create financial opportunities and ultimately control the masses in the same way they always have been, but now with more technological control. Thx for sharing.
Really enjoyed the options you present as opposed to a hard left position or a hard right. Your writing skills provide an easy read for a very challenging topic. Well done.
Thank you so much!! This means the world to me
Nicely written, Belle. I do agree with you on many fronts. I appreciate your “close the legs” comment. That’s something I’ve been harping on for a while. IMO, the only moral “choice” a woman has is to close her legs. Actions result in consequences. Abortion shouldn’t be birth control.
Nothing is absolute and there are what I would call limited times when the process is, for a lack of a better term, acceptable or warranted. Rape, incest, mother’s health. But that is it. If you can’t support or take care of a baby, there’s adoption.
Finally, Roe v Wade was not “struck down” by the Supreme Court. All the ruling stated was that the decision falls on the individual states. So, the opportunity exists for those who feel the need. The problem comes when those who have the all or nothing attitude. That applies to those on both sides of the fence.
For the record, I feel abortion is wrong. But that is my opinion. I just take issue with those who insist their beliefs should be mine.
Very good essay. Creates a lot of thought.
Thank you so much for such a mindful reply, it inspires me to keep writing!!
Wonderful writing, Belle! You certainly have a talent for organizing your thoughts. I feel like I go on too many tangents in my writing.
I love your stance on the topic as well. Acknowledging that both sides can be right and wrong simultaneously . Too much in our society do we treat similarly serious subjects like Football games. Choose your team and root for it when in reality, it's not that simple.
Keep up the great writing!
Thank you so much!! That's exactly what I wanted to achieve so reading this makes me so happy!
My family told me stories of my mom pacing back and forth leaving a trail of footprints on my grandmother's Mexican rug contemplating aborting me. This experience is a gift and I am glad things turned out the way they did, but ultimately I am still a supporter of abortion. If women want that right and move legislation to make it happen in a democracy who am I to deny it? I will never know how it feels to carry life.
Thank you for the post and I hope the weather is nice in Venezuela.
Our weather is a bit whacky but thank you! I'm super glad you're here with us, and I understand your stance.
That was deeply thought out. I share many of those same views. I could write a ton on this topic from my perspective.
It all mixes to work against us. I see a very clear connection with the government's agenda to use social issues to create financial opportunities and ultimately control the masses in the same way they always have been, but now with more technological control. Thx for sharing.
Thanks to you for reading and that's so true!
Well thought and well said.
An excellent, touching and deeply thought-out post Belle! You certainly live up to your moniker. Great job!
Best compliment ever T-T Thank you so much!!!
No worries!! Thank you so much for commenting and reading! Means the world to know my words make sense to someone else.