As a father of two I'd always say I was against abortion, but pro-choice. Reading that looks mad, but I don't believe it's my right to tell another person to do this or that with their body when I'm not involved. If it was my wife/partner/ex who was pregnant and wanted to terminate the pregnancy, I'd want to have a solid discussion with them, explore all the options and then if she makes a decision, at least I have been heard.
Abortion just doesn't sit right with me, but would I look down on (for example) my sister for having one, which she hasn't, no. I would support her and lover her the same. What I find is very unsettling with many of the polarised comments is the lack of actual interest in the person, as in any battleground humanity isn't present and it's about winning a general point. I've read through the 5 pages here and am very impressed with the ideas and points of view.
And as a student of archaeology and early Irish church history, it's worthwhile pointing out to the religious types that even saints provided family planning and abortion services (my own Saint Brigid being one).
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