So, for the record, I am an anti-abortion, pro-choice UU. What?? Yes. I would be happiest if there were never any more abortions. That would mean that every fetus is healthy, and every baby is wanted. Ideally, planned for as well, but certainly wanted. For all the right reasons. By a loving family (and family CAN take many forms).
Healthy fetuses would most likely mean good prenatal care was readily available. And that before conception, both mother and father took care of their own health.
Unplanned babies—that are welcomed. What’s required for that? Support from a loving family and caring community; being able to live on one income or having access to quality, affordable child care. Affordable medical care goes without saying.
Planned pregnancies? One word: education. Reality-based sex education. See OWL And whatever it takes to raise teens with hopes and dreams… you get the picture.
Oh, and I’m pro-adoption, too. That’s a no-brainer.
And the pro-choice part? It is simply not MY choice to make for another woman. All of us deserve sovereignty over our own bodies. But I do choose real education and universal health care. Might they go a long way toward preventing abortions? I think so.
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