Everyone seems to be upset/angry about the amount of abortions performed in the Western world. They decry it from the pulpit and everywhere else they can think of. They act like its the world's biggest problem. They tisk tisk about it over the dinner table and insist that Planned Parenthood is an organization of Satan.
But why? If they truly thought it was wrong why don't they do something about it? Voting for abortion to become illegal isn't going to eliminate it (and if you ever could make it illegal it would be a miracle). Seriously, why do you try to change things through the government? It hardly ever works.
If you think abortion is wrong, help provide the women who don't want their babies with alternatives instead of making their lives worse by acting like jerks. Quit making a fuss over some politician's views on abortion and go in a get your hands dirty telling kids why pre-marital sex is not a smart idea.
Basic point. Don't condemn something as a problem until you are ready to help with a solution.
And please, take the bumper sticker that says "Abortion is Murder" off your ridiculous SUV.
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Hm. I half agree, half disagree with you. I definitely believe wholeheartedly that we all should 'walk the talk' for whatever we believe, especially in this instance where thousands of innocent people are killed every day.
But I disagree with the insinuation that we shouldn't place a priority on voting against abortion or for pro-life policies. As long as Roe v. Wade is in effect, abortion rates will stay high. I'm not saying if or when it's overturned, abortion will *magically disappear* or anything, but government *does* have an effect.
It seems to me like it would be even more pointless to try to stop abortion while it's still legal, than to try to stop abortion *and* make it illegal at the same time.
(And don't say it's impossible to overturn Roe v Wade... the tides are turning these days!)
That's why I'm a big supporter of all the local crisis pregnancy centers (and volunteer as often as I can). Those centers are not in it for the money, and provide an inexpensive, caring way for mothers to find alternatives to abortion. For example, they provide baby clothes, diapers, resources for those who want to give the baby up for adoption, etc.
And one last point- bumper stickers can be a way to evangelize, too. ;) It is just as important to speak out as to act out.
So I accept your basic point, but I don't think we should completely rule out the importance of voting and speaking out against abortion.
What I meant about voting/etc was that we shouldn't focus on it like it is the only thing that matters. We shouldn't say "well i voted against it so i did my fair share".
In our nation, I highly doubt Roe vs. Wade will get overturned anytime soon (perhaps the inner cynic)--however Obama did say he wanted to reduce abortions which means we do have something to work with.
I don't think it would be pointless to try to stop it while its legal. Perhaps, instead of "stop" it would be "reduce". Even if it was illegal, people would still do it, only they would do the backstreet-coat hanger approach. Murder, shoplifting, and prostitution are all illegal, and yet they all happens. We cannot stop crimes from happening completely, we can only reduce the likelihood. In this case of abortion, I think we should reduce the likelihood by showing the women there is a better way, showing them that it is a moral decision. This would mean a lot of sacrifice...being willing to adopt other peoples' children, etc.
Bumper stickers. i hate them. people think that its cool to have witty slogans stuck on the back of their vehicles. Seriously. Speaking out, acting out, yes. If you are capable of doing it in mature way. Bumper stickers are plain cheesy and an immature way to convey beliefs.
Sorry if this comment comes across as harsh.
Point taken, we shouldn't pretend that just voting is enough. We should definitely get out there and show people *why* they should vote against pro-abortion policies. But I still believe that if abortion stays legal, people are going to use that as an excuse to keep supporting abortion. "Well, it's legal, why are you making such a big deal about it, if it was wrong then it wouldn't be legal, etc. etc. etc." You see what I mean?
I do believe it's possible to overturn Roe v Wade when we start educating people to what abortion actually does, and I think that it's a goal we should work towards while simultaneously working to reduce abortions. I think the two go hand in hand, not either-or.
Hehe, sorry, I'm not trying to start a fight or anything! I guess this is one issue where I actually feel like I 'know my stuff' so to speak... :P
people will always rationalize away their actions.
don't get me wrong, its not that i want abortions to happen or anything.
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