Two controversial subjects to say the least and- of course- I have opinions on both.
First- the touchy subject of abortions.
Mom was from eastern Oklahoma- born and raised as a girl in the hills around the area now known as Tenkiller Lake.
In the 1930's- abortions were illegal- but Mom has told me over the years that didn't stop anyone who wanted an abortion from getting it.
They were performed in back rooms by people who usually had little medical training. If something went awry- the patient was usually whisked away so as not to implicate the provider.
In simple terms- abortions WERE available even though they were illegal (see the "drug war") and sometimes the people wanting/needing one died- or were often internally injured in the process.
Personally- I don't like abortions.
I think a person leaning toward having an abortion should be made aware of ALL other options before making a decision. ANY decision should include the father- if he is in the picture.
But- as an American- I feel in my heart of hearts that there MUST be a choice. Like drugs- just making abortions "illegal" will NOT stop them.
Like the times prior to Roe V. Wade- abortions WILL continue- they'll just be performed in secret by questionably qualified people and putting the patient at a multitude of risks.
What do those indignant about gay unions think about WAR? Huh? I don't see the same anti-abortionists attack WAR and KILLING with the same zeal.
Some of these same "anti" people approve of state-sanctioned death penalties for certain crimes. I SURE don't care for killing people in MY ("state") name. How do they reconcile that seeming discrepancy?
Now- these gay "marriages." That's simply a question of civil rights IMHO and I totally agree with the term to be used here: civil unions or partnerships.
Love is love- whether it's hetro or homosexual.
This is America- "Land of the Free." Gay partners should have the same benefits that hetro married couples have- period.
Personal desires and choices can be legislated to a point where freedom to do ANYTHING is questioned. THAT is socialism!
I think people like Rush Limbaugh are loud-mouthed- two-faced- hypocritical idiots. But I MUST fight for their right of FREEDOM (of speech- expression- etc.).
Judgement SHOULD be left to your favorite deity and America's "slogan" The "Land of the Free" maintained in reality-or our name should be changed to The UCSA (United Conservative or Corporate (your choice) States of America).
If the latter prevails- there's always Canada...
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Finally! Someone who makes some sense. The land of the free and who is ANYBODY to comment or have a say so on someone else's life. Fair is fair. As long as it doesn't personally affect anyone else's life why do they care. None of their business. God is the only judge anyway. Get over yourselves and let people be happy.
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