In keeping with the spirit of the recent Gun Debate Thread, and the Israel/Palestine Religion Debate Thread, it's time for the Abortion Debate Thread. It's the next logical step. Remember, these discussions are very fruitful and are going to change some minds. Keep in mind that whoever wins this thread is going to settle the abortion debate forever. This one's for keeps, boys. Ready, set, go!
This has the potential to become a really horrible thread but I think this may come as a surprise to many but I oppose abortion in almost all forms (with exception of in rape/incest) and am pro life. I get quite upset when I hear women throw around "well it's my body and I should be able to choose" my counter to that is did you choose to spread your legs and allow that guy to have unprotected sex with you ? I used to think abortion was ok but once I became a father and realized how amazing pregnancy is that there is a living being inside of you I changed my attitudes on it.
Barry, you are biologically incapable of ever being an unwed mother. That doesn't mean your opinion is worthless, but it is worth less.
Roe v. Wade's the law of the land - I get it, but partial birth abortions? wtf?? "Hey Doc, a little off the ears and neck …. whoa!…where the fuck you goin' with that?!!…" Q: Why did the fetus cross the road? A: Somebody moved the dumpster.
Talk about your 3rd Rail Threads! Real quick, if this thread has even the slightest tendency to get crazy, I'm gonna close it.
Idk about this thread lol Either way, I am for it. If a girl is responsible enough to make grown up decisions, then they should be allowed to choose how to live their lives and how to go about their pregnancy. If abortion is what she feels is the right move, then that's her decision. Let her be
Like many other subjects, I just don't give a shit either way anymore. Murder all the babies you want.
Abortion is a tough topic. It's heavily influenced by religion. I support it if done early enough. Late term abortions are just sick. I'd prefer people used birth control ahead of time, but since so many people only think with the other head, it happens too often.
Ok, fair enough. But arbitrarily declaring something "crazy" is kinda subjective, no? For example, some use humor for, well whatever…. A fetus wakes up one morning only to realize he's in the process of being aborted. The fetus looks at the doctor and asks, "What the hell are you doing?" The doctor turns to the patient and says, "Don't worry, not all of them are this stupid." knock-knock who's there? you'll never know! After a couple has sex, the woman turns to the man and says, "If i get pregnant, what should we call the baby?" "A fetus!" he bellows before erratically speeding off to his home in Hyannisport, Mass. A woman and her fetus were walking into a clinic. "I'm scared," said the fetus. The woman replies: "How do you think I feel? I have to walk out of here alone!" A fetus approaches a single girl at a party."Hey sexy, would you like a drink?" he asks. She looks down and says, "Do I have a choice?" "Well...yes you do," says the fetus. A daughter goes up to her mother and says, "Mom can I have $300 for an abortion?" "It depends," says the mom. "Are you any good at it?" What do you get when you cross a fetus with a feminist? A fetus that desperately wants to survive in order to inform you later that it should be her mother's choice to abort a fetus. A fetus walks into a bar and orders a scotch. The bartender says, "how are you going to pay for that?" "Hold on. it's coming. " A minute later the fetus's arm arrives with his wallet. A Fetus walks into a bar with a fat lady on his head. Bartender says, "What'll it be?" Fat lady says, "Too early to tell, but if it's a harelip, it's outta here!" So Barbara Boxer, Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton and a fetus are playing golf. Clinton puts the fetus on top of the tee, grabs a driver and goes into her backswing. "Hold it," says Boxer. "You need a three-wood!" Barbara Boxer, Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton and a fetus go to heaven and meet St Peter at the gates. They each give their names, except the fetus, who just says, "Fetus." St Peter checks his paperwork. "You're not human," he says. So Boxer goes to hell.
I don't have to explain what crazy is. Hint, its a lot like porn in that you know it when you see it..
I completely agree here. It comes down to the woman and whether she's ready and willing to not only carry this child to birth, but actually be able to care for it afterwards. Dads have some input, but they're not the ones carrying or birthing. I also think the topic of adoption should always be mentioned hand in hand with banning abortions unless of course the end game is to create a subclass of people born into extreme poverty. Ban abortions? Ok but then what to do with all those unwanted babies and their moms?
None of these hack type jokes could ever been funny in the context of "let me rattle off a bunch of jokes about <whatever subject>". You've gotta use some misdirection, zig when they expect you to zag. Like, Why did the fetus cross the road? Because it was afraid joe would try to fuck it
Hey, it's TV Boy! How are you TV Boy? (and your joke would require referring to myself in the third person - fail 'Reggie' )
My opinion is that it is obviously wrong, but sometimes it is a necessary evil for those who won't be able to take care of the child. But with our welfare system and resources available to the poor, I think a lot of times people use "not being able to take care of it" as an excuse and are just being dishonest in that they really just don't want to sacrifice the life they have. I get really tired of people finding ways of rationalizing it. If you want to do it and say it is your choice, fine. But don't call it a parasite or some other euphemism to make yourself sleep better at night Bottom line I guess is that it needs to be legal because making it illegal would cause a lot of negative problems, including illegal abortions. But it is immoral if you ask me
