What is your opinions on abortion?
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So sad....\nThe Bible prohibits the killing of innocent people (Deu. 19:10). "Thou shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13, NKJV; Genesis 9:5).\nlook how "John the Baptist" responded in the womb to the presence of Jesus, who was newly conceived in the womb of Mary (Luke 1:39-44). \n\nYou shall not slay a child by abortion, if you dont like to have a baby ... DONT SEX!!!
232765
It is a good question that I too have. Some of the answers have clarified the matter somewhat.\n\nI am also pro choice. I believe in choice of action and deed, choice of religion and choice to decide how your body is used.  As a biologist I have no issues with abortions for medical, genetic or psychological reasons. I think that if by the first trimester you have not figured out what you want, then it is too late. Except for medical reasons, this is a touchy area. I disagree with the statement that your destiny is prechoosen. That an aborted baby could have cured HIV. That same baby could have just as easily turned into an oppressive dictator. It is a moot argument as it has no basis in fact. I may cure AIDS next month, but it has little to do with my parents choices years ago.\nI used to have strong feelings that I would not only support a womens right to choose, that I would sleep soundly after the procedure was done on someone I cared for. Unless for genetic or medical reasons, I now feel it is not an appropriate form of birth control except in cases of rape, or medical reasons.\n\nAs for capital punishment. I fear our justice system is not sound. While I think that murder should be dealt with swiftly and with equal justice, I feel that too many innocent people are railroaded by the system. Poor people, minorities, lesser educated are often singled out and targeted and end up convicted. Mistaken identy for a crime is scary as I can attest. If it had been a more serious offense, the unreliability someone typing data into a computer could have ruined my life. That said, for those where guilt can be proven 100% (i.e. you rob a bank in LA on live tv and shoot someone- kinda hard to not be guilty of that) then you should be executed without years on death row.\n\nSo in the end, I guess I belive in moderated killing of fetus' and moderated killing of adults.
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I am not a believer in abortion.  It is an easy way out.  I am a single mother and even though it is hard to raise a child on my own, I would never have considered aborting my baby.  How many people out there have ever really seen what an abortion does to an unborn child?  It's positively horrifying, and no other word besides "murder" describes it.  It is not just about a woman's body, there is another life involved!  One that feels pain, has a heartbeat, and is completely defenseless and dependant on it's mother.  Yes, you are right.  Women SHOULD take care of their responsibilities.  Never is abortion ok, not when you consider that that baby can feel everything as it's being ripped apart.
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I think abortion is murder.  It is "the premeditated taking of the life of another person."\n\nThe only case where I think it is justified is where the mother's life is in grave danger.  That doesn't mean the mother's "health", because abortion advocates use that excuse to say that "mental health" is a reason, like "I will be depressed if I have a baby."\n\nI agree, the unborn baby is 100% human.  It is not like some egg or something, or some critter like a duck.  It is 100% human, the aborted fetus is only ever human and can only become a breathing human.\n\nI think you have stated the obvious very well.  You would probably like my blog, below.
538944
You should have the right to choose the manner of your death. As for abortion it's a sad but necessary part of life.
300285
Although I don't think abortion should be used as a backup form of birth control, I do think that there are always circumstances that are beyond us.  I think that some women have their reasons and that is their choice!
705774
Here are my thoughts. Abortion is a great thing. There are a lot of young people who get pregnant (for whatever reason) and they should not have a baby. They are either too young, or don't have the money, or don't the the stability to be a good parent for tehir would-be-child. It would be better off for the mother to have an abortion in order to save her from ruining her life than it would for her to have the child and ruin both lives? I do not believe it is murder. When you become pregnant you have a fetus inside you which a lump of cells that are growing. That is why it is called a fetus and not a baby. \n\nI posted a question you might be interested in...http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ak5wtwSGer6KbOR7E5Azqsrsy6IX?qid=20061105134759AAqPvKb
224044
I'm a pro-choicer, but only because I feel a woman has a right to choose what she does with her body.  I do, however, think it's a disgusting practice when women wait till the baby is fully developed and they have to deliver the baby half-way and suck the brain out.  There should be a time limit.  If you haven't decided before the baby has a heart beat, I think you waited too long.  Even if they enact laws banning abortion, women will find ways of terminating the embryo or fetus without a doctor, so you might as well let abortion be legal.  Besides, why have one more person come into this world unloved and unwanted.
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For the record I am against all abortion.  But from what I've read thus far on the subject, it seems that the opponents of the abortion are looking at the baby and arguing it is cruel to them.  Supporters are arguing it is safest for the woman (since they may not consider the fetus a baby until it is born).\n\nThey do crush the skull and/or cut it open and remove the brain into a vacuum.  With the subsequent smaller head it is much easier to remove the baby/fetus (whichever you'd like) from the uterus.  The only other way that I know of is to cut up the baby part by part inside and remove each part one by one.  The baby is killed first so its pain is limited in that second one.\n\nIt does seem to me that since both styles hurt the child about the same, that in essence the opponents aren't trying to end one as being too cruel to the kid; rather they are trying to limit abortions and make each abortion type illegal one by one rather than the stop all abortions at once (which has repeatedly failed at the Supreme Court level).  I guess its up to each of us to decide what we believe is right and then to fight for that.  I've chosen no abortions, but I fully understand when others want to make exceptions or make it fully legal; we each go for what we think is right.
526364
Hey good question.\nI myself am a Wisconsinite.\nI'd vote anti-death penalty, but pro-choice.\nNow listen before you call me a baby killing hipocrite.\n\nI don't support abortion, or the promiscuisous sexuality that causes unwanted children. I suggest counciling and deep consideration before having an abortion because it is indeed a child. However, in the end it is a woman's right to choose.
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The Abortion Debate\nShould abortion be legal?\nShoud Roe vs. Wade be overturned?\nHere are the two sides:\n\nPro-Life: Once conceived, the fetus is a LIFE, so it's a crime to kill it.  Therefore, abortions should be illegal\n\nPro-Choice: Having a baby is not always the best thing to do (If the mom was raped and became pregnant, if she's too young or immature to be a parent, if she's a single parent and can't handle it, if she doesn't have the money to support a child, if she'll just be bringing the child into a horrible life...).  Thus, the woman should have a CHOICE in whether to give birth to the baby or to have an abortion.
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Whether or not you -personally- believe in abortion is a moot point.  The argument of the bible has no bearing on the legality of abortion.  The US was founded on the freedom of religion; therefore religion can have no say in outlawing abortion.  There are many religions that believe that life does not begin at conception, it begins when the baby is given a soul, when the baby is born, etc.  I personally believe that abortion should be legal, but that we also need to make birth control and sex education more available.  This will reduce the numbers of abortions dramatically.  I believe that is what everyone wants, ProChoice or AntiAbortion.\n\nMy feeling is that if you don't believe in abortion, then don't have one.
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I at one time thought as you do. I now see abortion for what it is MURDER. Religion aside almost everyone agrees murder is wrong. Do you honestly believe for one minute that in our infinite stupidity we as the human race will not find someway to destroy our silly selves
127848
I think should be a CHOICE.  I am not for using abortion as birth control, but if there are other factors involved I think it should be up to the woman.
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I think there is a lot of political expediency when it comes to abortion from both the "Pro-life" and "Pro-choice" camps.\n\nYou already mentioned the inconsistencies of the Pro-life politicians, but isn't it equally crap that you get Pro-choice politicians who say that they are personally opposed to abortion, but think it should remain "safe, legal, and rare" ? If someone believes it's wrong to get an abortion, the only thing that could make it wrong, is that it is taking a life. And if it is takng a life, then shouldn't it be outlawed ?\n\nSo I think there are many inconsistencies one could find in everyone's arguments.\n\nI myself am opposed to abortion, but am pragmatic. Less is better than more, but none would be optimum. I doubt the American public would ever support a ban on all abortions. The rape, incest, endangered mother's life, deformed baby argument as being the only exceptions I can live with because the vast majority of abortions are simply "late" birth control.
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Pro-choice. If I was raped I might not want to have the baby. I probably would-because the baby didn't do anything, and I'd probably end up giving it up for adoption, but I still want to be able to choose. And why should anyone have the right to make that choice for other women? I'm also pro-choice because with abortion legal at least its quick, safe and doesn't kil the mother or simply deform the fetus. before legal abortions there were still abortions, they just were unsafe and killed many desperate young women, and those who didnt die faced criminal charges.
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yeah its bad to abort a foetus but its not bad to ciritsise others and make quick judgmenents based on sterotypes?? ive seen it all happen before because im gay, and find i am quickly judged. I love Jesus, and I know he loves me for who I am. Im not a bad person, I take care of my disabled brother and am working in the commmunity.\n\nIm not in support of abortion, id personaly rather adoption. but if its in the first trimester (or a RAPE victim!!!!) i can agree to some extent. each case is different cant be all catagorised in the one.