smeals
New member
- Joined
- Nov 30, 2015
- Messages
- 6
- Reaction score
- 2
- Gender
- Female
- Political Leaning
- Independent
The Pinch: Wake Up, America
The shooting in Colorado at Planned Parenthood has made me want to write something about the way we handle abortion in America. I'm writing this because I feel the need to get this out there to try to help the situation and maybe even persuade someone to not fight or hate someone else who has a different opinion.
First of all, I don’t think there is any woman who really wants to experience an abortion. It is actually not a very pleasant experience. One well known woman who sang about abortion described a “pinch, pull, wincing” (her smile unconvincing) when the fetus was removed from her body. I am sure this is a terrible feeling. Remember this pinch.
There are left wing activists claiming that abortion is just fine and that a fetus is just a part of a woman’s body. When a doctor extinguishes the life of a fetus, many with a conscience may wonder what this may feel like for the tiny, fragile being involved. We don’t really know what another person might be thinking or feeling unless we ask them. We can’t ask them. A woman does not feel the pain that a fetus may experience. Therefore, this is actually not part or extension of a woman’s body. This line of thinking makes something seem okay when it is actually not okay. When a person meets an abortion activist who is preaching this line of thinking to our youth, I encourage you to pinch this person and explain why. Maybe this person will wake up and see the consequences encouraging this practice.
If abortion is outlawed, the government will be seen as an oppressor, and the masses will become angry. In addition, the government would need to expand its forces to enforce the laws outlawing this practice. This would be big government at its worst. It would be our government regulating one of the most personal activities we can experience as humans. This is obviously also not a desirable situation.
When we strive to end abortion because it is the wrong thing to do, we should strive to do it in the right way. Abstinence, of course, is the safest course of action. It is the only way to guarantee complete safety from STDs, the little talked of STIs, and of course, pregnancy. Many religious people will also preach this course of action simply because it is the word of God.
We have another group of people who believe that having sex before marriage is just fine, but that those who do not want children should use birth control. Many young people do not know how to use birth control properly, and this is actually a major contributing factor to this problem. Using more than one form of birth control at a time is a very reliable way to prevent pregnancy. It just takes a small amount of foresight to prevent a large problem, and this can be done fairly easily. This is a message some of our youth really need, and I don’t know if many of them are really aware. These practices would also help end a sometimes violent, seemingly endless debate about abortion that has spanned decades. When a parent talk to their children they need to also discuss the effects that sexuality can have on society. The things they do really do affect the people around them in ways they might not understand as young, inexperienced people unless we tell them.
Once a woman has already had an abortion, it is important not to chastise her too harshly. This is an action that cannot be taken back, no matter how much a woman might wish she could later. This sometimes does happen. We need to send the message that it’s not okay, but at the same time forgive. Forgiveness is key here. What we really need is forgiveness, regardless of the sin or offense committed. Forgiveness is a key tenant of Christianity, and it’s also a great way to promote an atmosphere of peace, civility, and respect for women.
A wise person once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” What many anti-abortion activists are really doing is fighting the wrong side of the problem. When we try to punish those who make mistakes or get rid of doctors who are trying to perform these procedures for them safely, we are fighting the wrong side of the problem. There are so many ways to help women keep themselves safe and understand their bodies so that these things don’t happen. Many feminists are already doing this much needed work. If you haven’t heard about it, look at a feminist website on the topic, educate yourself, and get involved.
The shooter in Colorado took the lives of three innocent people. He wreaked havoc not only at a clinic that may or may not even provide abortions, but it also included adjacent places that have nothing to do with this topic whatsoever. People should not have to live fear. That’s not an America anyone really wants to live in. We definitely have a problem on our hands here. Fighting the problem is the answer, not fighting amongst ourselves.
Oh, and don’t really pinch anyone. That really hurts!
The shooting in Colorado at Planned Parenthood has made me want to write something about the way we handle abortion in America. I'm writing this because I feel the need to get this out there to try to help the situation and maybe even persuade someone to not fight or hate someone else who has a different opinion.
First of all, I don’t think there is any woman who really wants to experience an abortion. It is actually not a very pleasant experience. One well known woman who sang about abortion described a “pinch, pull, wincing” (her smile unconvincing) when the fetus was removed from her body. I am sure this is a terrible feeling. Remember this pinch.
There are left wing activists claiming that abortion is just fine and that a fetus is just a part of a woman’s body. When a doctor extinguishes the life of a fetus, many with a conscience may wonder what this may feel like for the tiny, fragile being involved. We don’t really know what another person might be thinking or feeling unless we ask them. We can’t ask them. A woman does not feel the pain that a fetus may experience. Therefore, this is actually not part or extension of a woman’s body. This line of thinking makes something seem okay when it is actually not okay. When a person meets an abortion activist who is preaching this line of thinking to our youth, I encourage you to pinch this person and explain why. Maybe this person will wake up and see the consequences encouraging this practice.
If abortion is outlawed, the government will be seen as an oppressor, and the masses will become angry. In addition, the government would need to expand its forces to enforce the laws outlawing this practice. This would be big government at its worst. It would be our government regulating one of the most personal activities we can experience as humans. This is obviously also not a desirable situation.
When we strive to end abortion because it is the wrong thing to do, we should strive to do it in the right way. Abstinence, of course, is the safest course of action. It is the only way to guarantee complete safety from STDs, the little talked of STIs, and of course, pregnancy. Many religious people will also preach this course of action simply because it is the word of God.
We have another group of people who believe that having sex before marriage is just fine, but that those who do not want children should use birth control. Many young people do not know how to use birth control properly, and this is actually a major contributing factor to this problem. Using more than one form of birth control at a time is a very reliable way to prevent pregnancy. It just takes a small amount of foresight to prevent a large problem, and this can be done fairly easily. This is a message some of our youth really need, and I don’t know if many of them are really aware. These practices would also help end a sometimes violent, seemingly endless debate about abortion that has spanned decades. When a parent talk to their children they need to also discuss the effects that sexuality can have on society. The things they do really do affect the people around them in ways they might not understand as young, inexperienced people unless we tell them.
Once a woman has already had an abortion, it is important not to chastise her too harshly. This is an action that cannot be taken back, no matter how much a woman might wish she could later. This sometimes does happen. We need to send the message that it’s not okay, but at the same time forgive. Forgiveness is key here. What we really need is forgiveness, regardless of the sin or offense committed. Forgiveness is a key tenant of Christianity, and it’s also a great way to promote an atmosphere of peace, civility, and respect for women.
A wise person once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” What many anti-abortion activists are really doing is fighting the wrong side of the problem. When we try to punish those who make mistakes or get rid of doctors who are trying to perform these procedures for them safely, we are fighting the wrong side of the problem. There are so many ways to help women keep themselves safe and understand their bodies so that these things don’t happen. Many feminists are already doing this much needed work. If you haven’t heard about it, look at a feminist website on the topic, educate yourself, and get involved.
The shooter in Colorado took the lives of three innocent people. He wreaked havoc not only at a clinic that may or may not even provide abortions, but it also included adjacent places that have nothing to do with this topic whatsoever. People should not have to live fear. That’s not an America anyone really wants to live in. We definitely have a problem on our hands here. Fighting the problem is the answer, not fighting amongst ourselves.
Oh, and don’t really pinch anyone. That really hurts!
