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− | The '''pro-abortion''' (often labeled by [[liberals]] as "pro-choice" to avoid the uncomfortable use of the word abortion) position in the [[abortion|abortion debate]] maintains that the decision to give birth is entirely a personal one for the mother | + | The '''pro-abortion''' (often labeled by [[liberals]] as "pro-choice" to avoid the uncomfortable use of the word abortion) position in the [[abortion|abortion debate]] maintains that the decision to give birth is entirely a personal one for the mother. It is literally a "matter of choice" with no one else, including the father or child, having a say. A doctor may advise, but only in a limited capacity. He ought not try to influence the pregnant woman, even if she's just a young girl. Advocates justify this position with the materialistic idea that a human being does not exist until after his complete birth (see [[partial-birth abortion]]). |
Advocates use the misleading term ''pro-choice'' to promote [[abortion]]; by implying that it means pro-''informed'' choice, when in fact some pro-choice supporters oppose informing women about the long-term medical harms of the operation.{{who}} | Advocates use the misleading term ''pro-choice'' to promote [[abortion]]; by implying that it means pro-''informed'' choice, when in fact some pro-choice supporters oppose informing women about the long-term medical harms of the operation.{{who}} | ||
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By using the term "choice", abortion opponents falsely portray the issue as part of the overall [[separation of church and state]] argument, with pro-life people opposing [[religious freedom]] and [[freedom of conscience]]. Pro-life people reply that no-one has the right to 'choose' to kill a human being. | By using the term "choice", abortion opponents falsely portray the issue as part of the overall [[separation of church and state]] argument, with pro-life people opposing [[religious freedom]] and [[freedom of conscience]]. Pro-life people reply that no-one has the right to 'choose' to kill a human being. | ||
− | [[Planned Parenthood]] | + | In 2007, [[Planned Parenthood]] performed nearly 62 abortions for every referral for adoption.<ref>[http://liveaction.org/blog/planned-parenthood-abortions-vs-adoption-referrals/ Live Action]</ref> |
The more accurate terms for people and organizations who support taxpayer-funded [[abortion]], promote [[abortion]], or otherwise oppose fetal rights are ''[[pro-abortion]]''. | The more accurate terms for people and organizations who support taxpayer-funded [[abortion]], promote [[abortion]], or otherwise oppose fetal rights are ''[[pro-abortion]]''. |
Revision as of 15:35, April 25, 2011
The pro-abortion (often labeled by liberals as "pro-choice" to avoid the uncomfortable use of the word abortion) position in the abortion debate maintains that the decision to give birth is entirely a personal one for the mother. It is literally a "matter of choice" with no one else, including the father or child, having a say. A doctor may advise, but only in a limited capacity. He ought not try to influence the pregnant woman, even if she's just a young girl. Advocates justify this position with the materialistic idea that a human being does not exist until after his complete birth (see partial-birth abortion).
Advocates use the misleading term pro-choice to promote abortion; by implying that it means pro-informed choice, when in fact some pro-choice supporters oppose informing women about the long-term medical harms of the operation.[Who says?]
By using the term "choice", abortion opponents falsely portray the issue as part of the overall separation of church and state argument, with pro-life people opposing religious freedom and freedom of conscience. Pro-life people reply that no-one has the right to 'choose' to kill a human being.
In 2007, Planned Parenthood performed nearly 62 abortions for every referral for adoption.[1]
The more accurate terms for people and organizations who support taxpayer-funded abortion, promote abortion, or otherwise oppose fetal rights are pro-abortion.