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Would/have you ever? Abortion. Private poll.

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Contributor: mistressg mistressg
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I'm very fortunate in that had I gotten pregnant at a younger age, my family would have helped me out in any way they could. I know not everybody gets that luxury, but my family supports each other no matter what. My cousin got pregnant when ... more
You are very, very lucky to have a family like that.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Rarity Rarity
I don't know how to vote. I firmly believe in the right for a woman to choose. If I happened to be pregnant, I would not choose to abort if my pregnancy was a product of consensual sex and did not pose a huge risk to my health. This is due to my own personal beliefs.

I don't believe it is in our place to legislate morality, as so many conservative members in politics are trying to do now. What scares me most is that they seem to have forgotten what life was like when abortions were illegal. There were women with many children who were desperate not to have any more they couldn't take care of. To force them into such extreme measures such as performing abortions on themselves is sick.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Morganna
Have you ever had or would you ever get an abortion?
When I was in college I briefly thought I was pregnant and was faced with that decision. No matter what, it is pretty heart rending...probably more so decades ago, when I faced it. Thankfully, I was not pregnant and did not have to make the call, but at least it was MY decision and that was something I have not forgotten. Using Abortion as standard birth control (and sorry...some people DO), is just wrong on a million levels. However, having the option in a million other cases is, I believe, a sad, difficult choice, but at least it IS an option and choice.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Morganna
Thanks. I was just wondering what other people's input would be.
Excellent question. Probably the most emotionally charged and politically powerful one there is.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Yoda
I don't outright condemn abortion, but because of the intensity of emotion that it stirs up, as well as how politically polarized it is, I don't think its often discussed sensitively or intelligently. People tend to pick a side and defend it ... more
Very well stated. I also know a woman, well, who has two healthy children now, and did have a termination of a pregnancy when she was told it had all kinds of physical problems, including cardiac and lungs. She got second and third opinions and had the best ultrasounds and amnio's possible at the time. Even she has a "bit" of guilt, but she is still very comfortable knowing she would have been doing that child no favor bringing them into the world to face several years of horribly painful surgeries and almost certain death, or lifelong serious debilitation, had she continued the pregnancy. It is, no matter what, a horribly tough call. Some people would, no doubt have carried to term and both child and parent would say they were glad they did...but either way, a hard, hard call.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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Originally posted by Chilipepper
Choice - What a Beautiful Right

At any rate, I've never had to face such a decision. I've either been in a celibate marriage or on the Pill when active, so I'd prefer to not have to get to such a point. I am not Mother material, ... more
A celibate marriage? That does not sound like much fun.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
I've never been pregnant before so I have never been put in a situation where that would be an option. I'm not sure if i ever would. I don't think I would just because I think that the guilt would consume me..

I don't know though.. the situation never has arised so it's really flippin' hard to say.

I do think that each person has the right to choose what they want to do with their bodies, etc. So even if it's not something I'd do, I wouldn't judge anyone who would.
11/26/2011
Contributor: GonetoLovehoney GonetoLovehoney
If I were to ever get pregnant, YES. I never want children,so I'd get rid of the parasite inside me as soon as I found out. (Also, it certainly is a parasite until it can survive outside the womb.) I wouldn't regret it as I'd be making sure my future stays on the right track.
11/26/2011
Contributor: chicken12 chicken12
I don't plan on having sex with a man, but if I did get pregnant, I would terminate, provided that it was still in the embryo stage. I'm fine with abortion up until the moment that the fetus can feel pain. That's where it starts to get tricky for me. Other than that, I wouldn't feel guilty; it's a clump of cells with the potential to become a life, but it is not a life.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Envy Envy
Yes i would have an abortion if it came to that. i am not mentally nor financially prepared to have any children, and personally I don't want any children anyway, so if something happened I'd opt to have an abortion. Things would have to be going REAL good in my life for me to even consider having children.

Also, I shouldn't exist, but my mother used me to keep my dad in the marriage. Dad wanted an abortion just like my mom aborted whatever older sibling I would have had, but instead I was used as a ball and chain for her to suck the life out of my father. In the end, she screwed herself over and lost custody of me after the divorce since she didn't care enough to even try to fight for me as I was too old for her to have interest in me anymore. (Not that she did much anyway, i was locked in a room half the time, alone, while she went out to spend money all day long.)
11/26/2011
Contributor: kinky girlfriend kinky girlfriend
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Originally posted by Morganna
Have you ever had or would you ever get an abortion?
No I could never do that. I would carry so much regret and pain I thinks its a horrible thing to do.
11/26/2011
Contributor: zeb zeb
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I haven't ever had one and don't ever plan on getting one. That being said, if there were something wrong with my pregnancy, I can always try again. If I'm going to lose the baby anyway, I'd rather have control over when it happens. ... more
I totally agree with you
11/26/2011
Contributor: Love Perpetua Love Perpetua
I only had one pregnancy scare and it was after I was raped. If I had been pregnant and not miscarried, I probably would have had an abortion.
11/26/2011
Contributor: WhoopieDoo WhoopieDoo
I would definitely get one if I became pregnant.
11/26/2011
Contributor: emilia emilia
I believe it should be up to the parents
11/26/2011
Contributor: Darling Jen Darling Jen
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Originally posted by Envy
Yes i would have an abortion if it came to that. i am not mentally nor financially prepared to have any children, and personally I don't want any children anyway, so if something happened I'd opt to have an abortion. Things would have to be ... more
For a lack of better things to say... *hugs* We appreciate you and love your company around Eden.
11/27/2011
Contributor: bayosgirl bayosgirl
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Originally posted by GonetoLovehoney
If I were to ever get pregnant, YES. I never want children,so I'd get rid of the parasite inside me as soon as I found out. (Also, it certainly is a parasite until it can survive outside the womb.) I wouldn't regret it as I'd be making ... more
I'm sorry that you feel that way about a human being. :-[
12/03/2011
Contributor: GonetoLovehoney GonetoLovehoney
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Originally posted by bayosgirl
I'm sorry that you feel that way about a human being. :-[
It's NOT a human being until it has the form of one and can function on its own. Besides, I'm never getting pregnant anyway, I just had the Essure sterilization procedure.
02/12/2012
Contributor: Harpina is gone Harpina is gone
I've never had an abortion, but I would if my life/health was at stake or if the pregnancy was the result of an assault.
02/17/2012
Contributor: Miss Anonymous Miss Anonymous
I've personally never had one. I don't plan on having one either, but life happens. If I'm at a point in my life where a child would be the worst thing to happen. Not saying children are bad, but in that moment I wouldn't be able to do it. I think, I would have one. Me and the boyfriend have talked about and we both agreed. I'm gonna do WHATEVER I have to do, to not get to that point, but like I said... SHIT HAPPENDS. I would never regret it either.
02/17/2012
Contributor: Wildchild Wildchild
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Originally posted by Morganna
Have you ever had or would you ever get an abortion?
It depends on the situation. It's the woman's couples choice.
02/17/2012
Contributor: Various Various
I like to think I'll never have one, and that is usually want I say, but if I take the time to be honest I don't know what the future holds, and I don't know what situations I may find myself in in 5, 10, 15 years from now.
04/11/2012
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
I've never had one and hope to never be in a situation where I would need to get one, but who knows what'll happen in the future.
04/11/2012
Contributor: pootpootpoot pootpootpoot
My more conservative friends would say I've had three, because I've taken Plan B that many times. However, I do not see Plan B as abortion. Anyway, I have not had one, but if I was raped by a stranger I almost definitely would.
04/11/2012
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
I haven't and I never would.
04/11/2012
Contributor: sparksrebbecca sparksrebbecca
I know every one has their own opinions and beliefs. And I do not wish to push mine on to others. There are certain times where I could understand somebody having an abortion. But, personally, I think it is wrong.
05/20/2012
Contributor: Emerlyn Emerlyn
Yes, I would. I couldn't handle being pregnant. If I want a child, then I'll adopt.
05/20/2012
Contributor: mama2007 mama2007
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Originally posted by Morganna
Have you ever had or would you ever get an abortion?
Hell no! I have 2 kids and would NEVER think twice about murdering a child, i grew up pro life and am still pro-life. it's wrong
05/20/2012
Contributor: Bex1331 Bex1331
I never have, and never would, I can't say for sure but I don't think I would even in the case of an assault or something, but that's just me. Also, I would probably loose a lot of respect for anyone who does, I just couldn't support that decision.
All of that being said, I respect that it is their decision and they should have every right to safely make it despite my own personal belief that it is wrong.
05/20/2012
Contributor: LaSchwartz LaSchwartz
I haven't and will not have one. because I know I would regret it, and not be able to live with myself afterwords but if you have or will have one i will not respect you any less.
05/20/2012