Difference between revisions of "Pro-abortion"
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| − | The '''"pro-choice"''' position in the [[abortion debate]] maintains that the decision to give birth is entirely a personal one for the mother, 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 girl. He should not inform her about the long-term medical harms of the operation, or the emotional or social consequences, but simply let her make up her own mind. Advocates justify this position with the materialistic idea that a human being does not exist until after his complete birth (see [[partial-birth abortion]]). | + | The '''"pro-choice"''' position in the [[abortion debate]], as opposed to [[pro-life]], maintains that the decision to give birth is entirely a personal one for the mother, 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 girl. He should not inform her about the long-term medical harms of the operation, or the emotional or social consequences, but simply let her make up her own mind. Advocates justify this position with the materialistic idea that a human being does not exist until after his complete birth (see [[partial-birth abortion]]). |
| − | The term is deceptive by deflecting or glossing-over the true meaning. | + | It is a rather loaded term which implies anyone disagreeing with it must be against the ideas of [[freedom]] and personal choice. The term is deceptive by deflecting or glossing-over the true meaning. 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. The label can be stated as '''pro-"choice"''', with quotation marks, to reflect a lack of support by the person of ''informed'' choice. |
| − | 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. The label can be stated as '''pro-"choice"''', with quotation marks, to reflect a lack of support by the person of ''informed'' choice | ||
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[[Planned Parenthood]] performs nearly 200 abortions for every referral for adoption. | [[Planned Parenthood]] performs nearly 200 abortions for every referral for adoption. | ||
Revision as of 14:54, March 22, 2009
The "pro-choice" position in the abortion debate, as opposed to pro-life, maintains that the decision to give birth is entirely a personal one for the mother, 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 girl. He should not inform her about the long-term medical harms of the operation, or the emotional or social consequences, but simply let her make up her own mind. Advocates justify this position with the materialistic idea that a human being does not exist until after his complete birth (see partial-birth abortion).
It is a rather loaded term which implies anyone disagreeing with it must be against the ideas of freedom and personal choice. The term is deceptive by deflecting or glossing-over the true meaning. 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. The label can be stated as pro-"choice", with quotation marks, to reflect a lack of support by the person of informed choice.
Planned Parenthood performs nearly 200 abortions for every referral for adoption.
The more accurate term for people and organizations who support taxpayer-funded abortion, or otherwise promote abortion, is pro-abortion.