So everyones talking about abortions and as this is an opinion site, I feel like giving my opinion. So this is not really in response to anything here, but more a conversation my friend and I had.
How I'm Pro-Birth
So many people say "I'm pro-life", but when the baby is born, you say, "Fuck all government help for the parents.". Therefor, you are not pro-life anymore. You are just pro-birth. You care for the child being born, not what happens to him or her, how they're raised, what happens to them basically. You don't really care if the kid is getting a good education, or one in general. You don't really care if they're being fed, clothed, in a safe home. You just care that they were born. Period. Therefor, if you care about them being born but not what happens after they leave the hospital, you are pro-birth and not pro-life. But to make sense, I am pro-birth. If the parent(s) chose to have the baby, so be it. Congratulations and good luck.
How I'm also Pro-Life
For those of you who have a heart and care about what happens after the birthing, you qualify as pro-life. I am also pro-life. I care highly about what happens after the birthing, and wish nothing but good luck. I grew up in a pretty bad city, shady neighborhood, bad school. Girls getting raped, kidnapped, pregnant before their 14th birthday, boys getting the same. Kids joining gangs, shootings happening so frequently we couldn't even use the playground during recess anymore because it was a safety threat. It was bad. No child should have to go through that shit. Every child should be in a safe area, safe city, safe home. Safe lifestyle, be able to go in the playground and have skinned knees the only thing to cry about. Not learn about 'stranger danger' since pre-school and know it's a real thing and have to be extremely cautious before they can tie their damn shoes. That's not a life for a child.
So I am always hoping whatever president we have doesn't cancel benefits that can at least make sure the kids parents aren't forced to live in incredibly sub-standard housing in the ghetto, which is full of nothing but threats. If the parents need the benefits, don't cancel them and then whine about the poor. Some families, like mines, need these benefits. Without them, we'd probably be homeless. At least they pay for the rent and just enough food to keep us fed.
But to summarize, I really wish nothing but the best for any child entering the world. It's a harsh place, but a good childhood can at least make it a little better or easier.
How I'm also Pro-Choice
And finally, Pro-Choice. Now many people say Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice, which are you? I am both. Now many ask how the hell I can possibly be both. Well it's quite simple. I'm Pro-Life because if the parent(s) choose to have a child, I wish nothing but the best of luck and hope said kid(s) have a happy childhood. I am Pro-Choice because I know nothing regarding the people involved, so why the hell can I make a decision based on my personal opinion?
Like I don't know the following: How she got pregnant, why, did they use protection, if it was consensual (aka rape or not), financial situation, housing situation, highest education achieved, age, mental stability, if they are on any medications, current health, where they live at (not the house, but the area and city), who the dad is, are they capable of helping raise the kid, is it a single mother, does she not know who the dad is, can she support raising the baby all by herself, can family and friends help, if so are they willing to until that child is in college and somewhat able to care for themselves, if not can she even afford to, and so many more.
I know nothing about the parent(s). I know nothing about who is involved. Hell, I don't even know their name! Why should I, someone who couldn't even tell you what color hair these people have, be able to say "well you shouldn't have an abortion"? Maybe it was rape. Maybe it was a legit accident, cause those do happen with protection people! Maybe she was sleeping around and, oops, pregnancy. Do I support abortion as a mode of contraception? Hell no! But if it's in the case of rape, accident, or they literally can't afford to raise a child (trust me, I'm proof of that), then damn. If y'all want an abortion so be it.
It's a very serious decision, like deciding to give birth or give the baby up for adoption. But those two aren't mandated by the government. So why should an abortion? Tell me how easy it is to look your baby in the face after giving birth and giving that child up for adoption. I'd rather they get the abortion and not risk getting attached, then getting attached and attempting to raise a child they're not ready for.
So I know this is long and a bit annoying to some. But these are my legit reasons as to why I'm Pro-Birth, Pro-Life, and Pro-Choice. Comment what you like, so long as you're being respectful the entire time. I hope I had not offended anyone, as that wasn't my intention.
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