Could someone please explain Pro Abortion to me??

MikesFavoriteWife

Seriously, I'd love to know.

Just because someone is pro choice does NOT mean they are pro abortion. I am for women having a choice. I am not for abortion.

Huge difference. HUGE.

MrsRebecca

I think people who say pro-abortion are just misunderstanding the meaning behind pro-choice.

BBachmann

Don't you think that is a BIG topic for such a little board?

FireWife2009

BBachmann:

Don't you think that is a BIG topic for such a little board?

This... and No Comment.

aegrimm

Girl, I was about to go crazy on you....until I read your post.

I'm with you. There is no "pro-abortion" in my book. I am pro-choice. I don't think the government has a right to tell me what to do with my body. That said, I think there are MUCH better options than abortion.

However, if you are going to talk about outlawing abortion you need to first stop teaching abstinence-only sex-ed classes.

That is all.

nattyncbride

I did not read the link, so my answer could be out of context, but I do know the term  'pro-abortion' is used negative spin on someone who is pro-choice.  Just like the negative spin on pro-life is anti-choice.  If that's not what you are referring to, just ignore.

MikesFavoriteWife

BBachmann:

Don't you think that is a BIG topic for such a little board?

Maybe it is. But I'm honestly curious as to what people are thinking when they say this. I'm sorry if I offended you or anyone, not my intention.

balletrina

No, I can't explain it, because it doesn't exist.

nattyncbride

Ah, I have read the post, and yes, someone used it as a derogatory term for a pro- choice person.  I am pro-choice and don't go around calling pro-lifers 'anti-choice'.  Sigh...

BBachmann

No offense taken here.  It just with these boards, who knows which way things will go?!?  It's a very loaded topic.

Smootchy

I think you pretty much nailed it... Pro choice is not Pro Abortion. Never really heard of "pro-abortion" ...but I'm sure there are some a-hole wack jobs out there, like that lady in that article

Shell24

It's a rightwing extremist scare tactic.  Just like a leftwing extremist would say anti-choice.

It's stupid and ridiculous and not worth even bringing up. 

 

mitchelltheojua

nattyncbride:

Ah, I have read the post, and yes, someone used it as a derogatory term for a pro- choice person.  I am pro-choice and don't go around calling pro-lifers 'anti-choice'.  Sigh...

 This ...

murfygirl

Shell24:

It's a rightwing extremist scare tactic.  Just like a leftwing extremist would say anti-choice.

It's stupid and ridiculous and not worth even bringing up. 

 

 

mitchelltheojua

murfygirl:

Shell24:

It's a rightwing extremist scare tactic.  Just like a leftwing extremist would say anti-choice.

It's stupid and ridiculous and not worth even bringing up. 

 

 

MikesFavoriteWife

Shell24:

It's a rightwing extremist scare tactic.  Just like a leftwing extremist would say anti-choice.

It's stupid and ridiculous and not worth even bringing up. 

 

Gotcha.

I had just never heard someone say this before. Maybe I live under a rock. If so, I like my rock.

Ciconrad

It's just a term pro-lifers like to throw around to make pro-choice sound worse.  It's all semantics - like death tax instead of estate tax.

gunsofbrixton

Im Pro - people staying out of others business because it in no way affects their "perfect" and "holier than thou" lives. It is disgusting that those people think they have the right to stand on a corner telling me that if i thin abortion should be legal im a baby killer...they are the disgusting ones. And if you ask me if abortion were to be illegal those pro lifers would have more blood and guilt on their hands than the pro choicers...

Ciconrad

mitchelltheojua:

murfygirl:

Shell24:

It's a rightwing extremist scare tactic.  Just like a leftwing extremist would say anti-choice.

It's stupid and ridiculous and not worth even bringing up. 

 

 

Double thumbs up.  I immediately write off the opinion of anyone who uses the term as a wackadoodle.  They are clearly not interested in having a civil debate on the issue.  I respect the opinion of pro-lifers because I understand a lot of their points and can see validity in some of their arguments.  I being pro-choice, of course, think my position is better (haha!).  However, I respect them enough to refer to them as pro-life and not anti-choice because that is what they wish to be called.

IrishBrideND

woah. Someone said that on this board? That is NOT cool. I'm glad I didn't see it.....

mitchelltheojua

Ciconrad:

mitchelltheojua:

murfygirl:

Shell24:

It's a rightwing extremist scare tactic.  Just like a leftwing extremist would say anti-choice.

It's stupid and ridiculous and not worth even bringing up. 

 

 

Double thumbs up.  I immediately write off the opinion of anyone who uses the term as a wackadoodle.  They are clearly not interested in having a civil debate on the issue.  I respect the opinion of pro-lifers because I understand a lot of their points and can see validity in some of their arguments.  I being pro-choice, of course, think my position is better (haha!).  However, I respect them enough to refer to them as pro-life and not anti-choice because that is what they wish to be called.

absolutely ... when I start seeing that kind of language ... I completely dismiss them and move on ... yes "wackadoodle" or "cookoo crazy" ... how do you have a civil and intelligent discussion ... yeah ... I'm like, "Ooookay" and I excuse myself from the discussion ...

blckwhtyllwgirl

Ditto to everyone above. I used to work for a nonprofit that provided comprehensive sexual education, had a post-abortion support group, and an assistance fund for individuals who couldn't pay for their abortions. I heard that term A LOT. It is  no different than calling someone a baby killer. I think everyone would be happy if abortions didn't have to happen at all, but since we don't allow many schools to teach kids about protecting themselves and many parents tell them just to never do it we are stuck where we are. Pro choice does NOT equal pro abortion - in fact, I have met many people who are pro choice and said they personally would never get an abortion but they think others should have that choice for themselves.

mitchelltheojua

blckwhtyllwgirl:

Ditto to everyone above. I used to work for a nonprofit that provided comprehensive sexual education, had a post-abortion support group, and an assistance fund for individuals who couldn't pay for their abortions. I heard that term A LOT. It is  no different than calling someone a baby killer. I think everyone would be happy if abortions didn't have to happen at all, but since we don't allow many schools to teach kids about protecting themselves and many parents tell them just to never do it we are stuck where we are. Pro choice does NOT equal pro abortion - in fact, I have met many people who are pro choice and said they personally would never get an abortion but they think others should have that choice for themselves.

g8trkim

I don't think it's possible to be pro abortion.

nickschick!

MrsRebecca:

I think people who say pro-abortion are just misunderstanding the meaning behind pro-choice.

 

This exactly