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Well, what's it going to be?
This is my most conflicting issue and I generally try to stay away from it.
I believe that everything about a person's body is under the ownership and jurisdiction of that person. The state does not have jurisdiction over the contents of any individual's body.
ps. Organ donation/sale for life-saving operations should be mandatory. I mean for dead people, of course.
I say abortion for none. The only exception would be to save the life of a mother and only confirmed by multiple unbiased doctors.
I totally agree with this. Mostly for the simple fact an abortion provider could find a doctor who would go oh there is the 1 percent chance the mother's life would be endanger if she gave c-section or vaginal birth and then huge vast majority who have abortions for frivolous reasons would suddenly change to life endangerment as a reason to have abortion.
Frivolous reasons like not having enough money?
Frivolous reasons like being very young? Frivolous reasons like having no family support system? Frivolous reasons like already having all the children you can reasonably care for?
Me too. In the case of a pregnant woman, there are two living human bodies involved. The fetus should have the rights to his/her body as well. Abortions should be illegal except in rare instances when the mother's life is in danger.
First trimester unrestricted, some restrictions of second trimester, and third trimester only for medical necessity. Where I'd draw the line, admittedly is not as clear.
Call me crazy hard-line pro-lifers and pro-choicers, but I see a difference between a few dozen cells and a fetus that is almost full term.
I say abortion for none. The only exception would be to save the life of a mother and only confirmed by multiple unbiased doctors.
"So, pregnant lady, you are very likely going to die. But I can't help you yet. You need to make several appointments with different doctors and get them to fill out the paperwork saying you are indeed dying. Oh, and your insurance policy likely won't cover these redundant appointments and tests, because they are, well, redundant. So you're screwed. See my receptionist on the way out!"
"Hey proabortion doctor, can you sign off on this saying I will most likely die as a result of Caesarean section or vaginal birth during any point of the pregnancy". Because we all know how honest abortionist are and wouldn't skirt the law by having corrupt doctors provide abortions for false reasons or go to do a back ally abortions .
Yeah, this is not a strong argument for the legislation you are proposing
If there is one "corrupt" doctor willing to provide abortions on request, there will be more.
It will only waste time and money sending women to more than one.
And women will be harmed as a result.
I would be proud to work with one of these "corrupt" doctors in the scenario you are describing. If abortion ever becomes illegal, I may do just that.
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