LETTER: Anti-abortion letter distorted the facts

Obama can say he is not for "many abortions", but the fact is he has also pledged to sign FOCA if it comes across his desk. This act would remove any and all restrictions on abortion. States would no longer have the ability to decide for themselves. This would mean any young girl finding herself pregnant could receive an abortion and not know the Dr.'s name, what is going on with her body REALLY, what the ramifications of the abortion could be to her emotional or physical health. This same girl, if under age, could not get her ears pierced. How does this make any sense? All females deserve to be fully informed when having ANY medical procedure. FOCA gives the multi- million dollar abortion industry the freedom to perform an invasive medical procedures on women with out any of the same rules a Dr. would have to follow if removing a mole. As a man, potentially a FATHER,Mr. Muske, you absolutely should have a voice as to what is allowed to be done to YOUR child. Sadly your letter proves men have allowed the abortion industry to give them permission to opt out of their responsibilities to the children they conceive. Another insult to women. Once a woman is pregnant and not happy about it, there are no GREAT choices. It is better for women to begin making their choices before they put themselves in a position to get pregnant. Instead of "love" being free, women are now left alone to deal with their unwanted child. This is why the #1 reason given by women as to why they choose to kill their Little Ones (fetuses) is "I DID NOT HAVE A CHOICE!!".

I think you might be generalizing a wee bit too far. I don't think the decision to abort a fetus is quite as easy as "what the heck, get rid of it" for most people put in a situation like that.

Not quite sure that's the "liberal agenda" to push single motherhood, Liberals just seem to be the boogeyman to anyone who's pro-life. I sort of detest that you say they preach to women to do this and that, when the reality of the matter is, that most liberals don't really encourage abortion, but don't feel that it is their place to command someone to bear a child.

As a male libertarian, I feel the same way. Sure, children are wonderful blessings, I wouldn't want my potential child to be aborted, but it's not my place to go around playing the age old game of "Holier than thou" when I know not the circumstances of the person I'm pointing my finger at.

Facts:
1.The number one reason given by women for why they had an abortion,"I had NO CHOICE."
2. Abortion is the #1 single killer of women in America. (about half the babies killed are FEMALE)
3. Abortion kills HUMANS.
4. Rape RARELY (less than a fraction of 1%) of the time results in pregnancy. This "REASON" is propaganda on the part of the pro-death crowd. It is an excuse,not based in reality.
5. Abortion does not "fix" the troubles these women are experiencing, it COMPOUNDS it. Abortion is a band aid on the much bigger problems these women live with.
6. Planned Parenthood is a multi-million dollar, for PROFIT company that receives millions of dollars from the government. It isn't about "helping women" it is ALL ABOUT THE MONEY.
7. Anyone who says "I am not for abortion but I would never interfere with a woman's choice..." is in BIG DENIAL! You support what you don't fight against.

Could it be that the issue is best addressed in trying to "not" have the pregnancy in the first place? That abstinence, while a righteous goal, should perhaps have a back up plan called "contraception?" After all, we are all sinners who fail at something at some point and need the Lord's forgiveness.

One other thought. Could it be that the reaction of some in society to ostracize women bearing children out of wedlock (does the Scarlet Letter still live?) perhaps contribute to some women seeking a quiet, under-the-radar abortion as their only option to avoid the societal scorn sure to come their way later? And will that change if abortion is outlawed?

Does our society do a good enough job of supporting the women who do choose the path of keeping the child and trying to raise it alone without putting them on the pedestal for stoning? And what role do men, some of whom seem to feel no obligation in the issue after the short-term thrill of the sex act, play in leaving women with the thought they don't have a support system? Any thoughts?

"He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone." John 8:7

Good points in deed Mr. Davis. I agree the solution to abortion is prevention, but the fact remains pregnancy happens sometimes regardless of planning for it not to happen and the fact that abortion is an option is shocking to me when it is done for convenience.

The societal pressure and stigmas on single mothers is profound and contribute to making the abortion choice I suppose. My concern is why society does not take adoption more seriously and support that option as a way to give the baby a chance at life. I think our society is changing, look at our new president. For once in history Americans can be proud to have the first black president, his policy stance notwithstanding. I don't agree with his policies, but it is historic change. I feel if convenient abortion was banned, then adoption would be in the spotlight, perhaps then more people would step up and support adoption efforts and bring some moral consistency to our society. I use the fact that euthanasia is illegal as an example of ending life by choice, it may not fit with religious ideology, but abortion does not either.

Sex is an act that takes 2 people, to sum it up, it all comes back to honor and responsibility. Hopefully that makes a return in our society, but as people have stated it starts with our leaders and role models, because they have the spotlight, the camera time and kids see them and emulate them. Being a parent is hugely important and no father should walk away from that responsibility, they should be honorable to the mother and child and try to make it work. Divorce rate may be 50%, but at least give it a shot for the child's sake.

I grew up with my parents divorced and my mother worked her tail off, my "dad" was absent and people have to realize how that affects a kid. I grew up determined to never abandon a child if I ever had any. I am happily married with 2 children and could not imagine not being part of their lives...how can a father walk away?

Be honorable and be responsible. If that were to catch on again in society, America would be so much better for it!

Charlie_horse113... what you're basically saying is that we have no answer except to continue the killing of our children. That's pretty sad.

It was good you could learn something....I think I learned something also, if all else fails use sarcasm to make your points.