Uh oh...I'm going to get slammed, I know it...which is why I don't come in these types of threads very often, but I just had to get this off my chest. I'm not directly referring to the person whose post I quoted, I'm referring to the general populace of young people today because I feel that her post directly relates to most young people's views sadly...I was brought up correctly and still started having sex at age 17.... However, if I did get pregnant, I would have an abortion. There are enough unwanted kids in the world already. Some people are so selfish and self centered that if they can't have their own, they won't adopt. I think that is so closed minded....
I tend to lean toward pro-life when it comes to this hot topic, but fit more in the grey area because I do feel that people who are raped or at risk (either the mother or baby or both) DO have a right to an abortion.
However, for the reason mentioned above makes me sad. Using abortion as a form of birth control because of irresponsible acts is wrong, IMO. If people can't keep it in their pants, and don't truely care for one another, why are they having sex in the first place? If people can't handle the outcome of having sex (ie, becoming pregnant)...why don't they just wait until they are mature enough to handle the outcome or financially stable to take care of a family, or do as our pets do and get "fixed". I know that sounds harsh, but way too many people use abortion as their birth control as an easy out to their mistakes.
I have never agreed with young people having sex because they just aren't old enough and mature enough to understand the responsibility of it. It is so sad how our society has come to make fun of the people who want to be responsible and wait for the right person rather than humping like rabbits with anyone and everyone they date
either that or they just don't value what this act really is supposed to mean...which makes it more animalistic and unemotional, which is sad IMHO. I could never open up myself and my body to someone I truely didn't trust or love, so I guess I just can't understand the mentality of people who don't associate feelings with this most intimate of relationships with another human being. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the princess of purity. I had sex before I married, but I waited longer than most people today seem to. It was with someone I thought I had loved (so I regret opening myself up to him now) and had been with for 3 years, but then turned out to be a nightmare resulting in a restraining order.
Anyway, I knew the risk of having sex with him, and if something were to have happened, it was a risk knew I was taking...
There are so many people who can't have babies because of medical reasons or whatnot, and who genuinely want to have kids and can't...and it's heartbreaking that people like this have to suffer while millions are out there having abortions left and right.
I don't think it's fair to say that people are close-minded if they don't adopt because they can't have their own children. This is a very personal thing, and adoption isn't made easy to everyone. I have some very dear friends who are unable to have children due to medical reasons, and just imagine their grief over this. It seems easy to say such harsh things, until you are put in those shoes.
I know this entire post was off topic - about woman's rights...which I don't think will be changing anytime soon.
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