An abortion debate

oatstie · 02/08/13 - 20:47

I thought we could have a poll to see who here is pro-choice and who is anti-abortion.

My personal belief is that abortion is ok. I particularly agree with abortion if scans of the baby suggest it'll be born with physical or learning difficulties. If it was my wife pregnant I'd be pushing for an abortion under those circumstances.

I don't agree with people using abortion as a means of contraception, but that's bound to happen with a minority of cases and I don't think there's any way around that.

oatstie · 02/08/13 - 20:50

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

Poll added.

UKMikey · 02/08/13 - 20:51

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

Voted yes.

No one is putting this genie back into the bottle.

SJ_Mental · 02/08/13 - 20:51

Darren Bent.

ishina · 02/08/13 - 20:51

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

My opinion on abortion is that it should be carried out by a trained professional in a safe and clean environment.

[Deleted User] · 02/08/13 - 20:51

oatstie wrote: »

I particularly agree with abortion if scans of the baby suggest it'll be born with physical or learning difficulties. If it was my wife pregnant I'd be pushing for an abortion under those circumstances.

I don't agree with people using abortion as a means of contraception,

Just as a form of eugenics then.

Dwight Wright · 02/08/13 - 20:52

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

I voted yes as I cannot think of any reason not to?

Fizix · 02/08/13 - 20:53

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

Yes I am pro choice

Gets the popcorn

benjamini · 02/08/13 - 20:55

In special cases such as rape or if the baby will be disabled

You are optimistic calling it a debate judging from all the previous threads on this highly emotive subject.

Raquelos. · 02/08/13 - 20:55

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

If you don't agree with abortion, don't have one. But you don't get to make someone else's decision for them.

KJ44 · 02/08/13 - 20:55

oatstie wrote: »

Poll added.

It should have a "hot potato" option for those of us who can't face up to tackling a classic contentious issue like this once again.

grantus_max · 02/08/13 - 20:56

The first option is a bit too unlimited - I think it's reasonable to set a term limit after which it's too late to abort for anything other than medical reasons.

Not sure if you meant that proviso to be implied, but other than that, I've no problem letting the mother have the final decision as to whether she goes ahead with the pregnancy.

oatstie · 02/08/13 - 20:58

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

David_Knight wrote: »

Just as a form of eugenics then.

Do I take it you have a problem with what I said? Well I stand by it. I think it's wrong bring a child into the world if you know it's going to be born disadvantaged either physically or emotionally. As a parent I wouldn't want to have to deal with the issues that such a disability would present me with either. That's just how I feel and if you disagree that's fine.

grantus_max · 02/08/13 - 20:59

David_Knight wrote: »

Just as a form of eugenics then.

Is it eugenics if it's a personal decision made by one person about her own pregnancy?

Eugenics implies a policy aimed at a population.

annette kurten · 02/08/13 - 21:01

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

yes....

SULLA · 02/08/13 - 21:01

oatstie wrote: »

Poll added.

But it does not even include a option to agree with the current law. :rolleyes:

Jason · 02/08/13 - 21:02

Ahh, the regular monthly DS abortion argument

oatstie · 02/08/13 - 21:02

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

grantus_max wrote: »

The first option is a bit too unlimited - I think it's reasonable to set a term limit after which it's too late to abort for anything other than medical reasons.

Not sure if you meant that proviso to be implied, but other than that, I've no problem letting the mother have the final decision as to whether she goes ahead with the pregnancy.

SULLA wrote: »

But it does not even include a option to agree with the current law. :rolleyes:

Just to clarify - the first option is the one you want if you agree with the status quo.

Dwight Wright · 02/08/13 - 21:04

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

JasonWatkins wrote: »

Ahh, the regular monthly DS abortion argument

Ahh the regular post stating the obvious

Fizix · 02/08/13 - 21:04

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

SULLA wrote: »

But it does not even include a option to agree with the current law. :rolleyes:

I guess yes encapsulates that. Yes doesn't mean you agree with aborting a baby that's about to be born but hasn't been yet.

oatstie · 02/08/13 - 21:08

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

Fizix wrote: »

I guess yes encapsulates that. Yes doesn't mean you agree with aborting a baby that's about to be born but hasn't been yet.

You're correct.

Dwight Wright · 02/08/13 - 21:08

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

20,000 children die each and every day from hunger and preventable disease so life is pretty cheap and there is no reason to get all precious about the unborn

SULLA · 02/08/13 - 21:08

oatstie wrote: »

Just to clarify - the first option is the one you want if you agree with the status quo.

Just to clarify. The law does not allow abortion on demand. :rolleyes:

oatstie · 02/08/13 - 21:11

Yes - under any circumstances the woman wants one

SULLA wrote: »

Just to clarify. The law does not allow abortion on demand. :rolleyes:

You're making this needlessly complicated.

If you agree with the current law OR you think the current law should be extended to allow for even later abortions to be carried out then vote 'yes' in the poll. Simples.

[Deleted User] · 02/08/13 - 21:15

ishina wrote: »

My opinion on abortion is that it should be carried out by a trained professional in a safe and clean environment.

Absolutely agree, the knitting needle method she be banned.:eek:

JulesF · 02/08/13 - 21:15

oatstie wrote: »

You're making this needlessly complicated.

If you agree with the current law OR you think the current law should be extended to allow for even later abortions to be carried out then vote 'yes' in the poll. Simples.

There is no option to agree with the current law though.

Hey there!

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