I went online to read about partial abortion and about John Kerry's stand on it. And, as disgusting as the practice is, I have to admit, if it came down to the woman is going to die if she gives birth, I'd have to say I'd save the mother. And, if there's no other way to prevent the death of the mother, I think I'd have to agree with the partial abortion. I don't know, though, maybe some of your thoughts on this will help me see a different perspective. I would think all other options would have to be exhausted before the abortion is carried out. Like maybe if a c-section would save both the mother and baby, but, I'm not even claiming to know any of the reasons a mother's life would be endangered (other than the actual birthing being too strenuous). And, I'm also wondering if there's a restriction on how far along the woman can be. I'm kinda torn on this, because I just don't know if the baby's a couple of weeks away from being born, I'm not sure if I'd choose to save the mother. Ugh, I don't know. Knowing the mother will die if she has the baby, but, saving the baby instead of the mother, that sounds terrible too. So, my ears are open here if anyone wants to say anything about it. Or pm me if this is considered hijacking. I think the topic still goes along the lines of the presidential debates, but, I could be wrong. This is what I read, though.

Partial-birth abortion ban undermine women's right to choose

Question: Do you support the ban on partial-birth abortions recently signed into law?

John Kerry's Answer: I don't support the President's law because it doesn't allow the exception for situations where the health of the woman is at risk. I believe this is a dangerous effort to undermine a woman's right to choose, which is a constitutional amendment I will always fight to protect.

Source: Concord Monitor / WashingtonPost.com on-line Q&A Nov 7, 2003