11 Things “Pro-Choicers” Don’t Get About Abortion (461 hits)
1) It’s not about choice; it’s about abortion.
I mean, really, what “choice” are we talking about here? The “choice” to what? We’re not debating the “choice” to keep your child and raise him yourself. We’re not arguing over adoption, either. The sole thing we have a difference on is abortion. That’s what we’re debating here. So let’s get real.
You’re either pro-abortion or you’re pro-life. If you support the “choice” to abort, then you are pro-abortion. And if you have a hard time with that, maybe you should reconsider your beliefs…
2) Abortion DOES hurt women.
This is part of the reason it’s “tragic,” in the words of many on both sides of the issue. It’s disingenuous to act as though abortion isn’t a painful decision for many women (not all).
Read these true stories. And these ones. And these. Here’s more.
3) Level of development and degree of ability don’t determine worth.
Just because an unborn child isn’t able to ______ (you fill in the blank), that doesn’t make her unworthy of life. Think of all the born people you know who are less able than others. Think of the degree of dependency an infant has on his mother. (Currently, I’m experiencing this with my son!) Arguably, the elderly experience a decline in development as they age. Should they be deemed unworthy to live?
4) Size doesn’t determine worth.
Nope. This one doesn’t matter, either. Whether we’re talking about an unborn child who is smaller than a peanut or the world’s tallest man, what makes us worthy of the right to life is our inherent humanity. Every human being – small, large, or medium – deserves to be equally respected with the right to life.
5) Just because you’re in someone’s body doesn’t mean you are her body.
It should be obvious, but instead, it seems to escape many people that an unborn child is not a part of his mother’s body. I mean, really, think about it. Yes, when I was pregnant, my son was inside my body. But he was not me. His body parts were not mine. He was (and is) a unique, separate, and living individual.
