Here's a letter to the Argus from a woman who regrets her abortions.
I have to admit, in many ways I'm a fairly conservative person. I think it's really important that people face and take ownership of their own actions. This letter writer refuses to do so. She had one abortion she didn't want, and then got pregnant again and had yet another abortion she didn't want. This is the fault of her parents, her family doctor, and the staff at the clinic, who all should be able to read minds and understand that she would later come to regret the multiple freely chosen abortions she had. I don't doubt that the letter writer sincerely regrets her decisions, but where does personal responsibility for one's own actions come into play? I guess it's more beneficial to the anti-choice movement to portray women as helpless, idiotic victims.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
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Anna, what is your evidence that the so-called "anti-choice" movement is behind this letter? Why do you persist in insulting entire movements or, as previously, all pro-life South Dakotans?
First, it was essentially "pro-life South Dakotans aren't really interested in reducing the number of abortions or in promoting women's health." An accusation that you defended solely on the grounds that abortion is good for women.
Now, it's "pro-lifers need women to be idiotic, weak-minded victims in order to succeed" because one woman wrote a letter to the editor.
Perhaps you can try not painting with such a broad brush every time you raise the question of abortion. From one woman and fellow blogger to another, let's show a little respect to our adversaries.
Is it your argument that the anti-choice movement does not attempt to portray women as the sad victims of the evil abortion industry?
I wasn't making an argument either way; I think that's clear. Similar to the point I raised in response to your previous posts, my beef with you is how you treat those with whom you disagree.
I'd like to keep reading this blog and engaging in the battle of ideas and ideologies, even finding those areas where we might agree, except that whenever I come, I find you demonizing your opponents and making gross generalizations. That's disappointing.
Okay. How do you feel about the way the organized anti-abortion movement talks about women who have had abortions?
I think the point was pretty clear.
Also, there is a definite double standard with those harping on about "freedoms" that apparently don't carry on to the social sector.
I was busy last week. Sorry for the delay in commenting. Some thoughts off the top of my head:
It cuts both ways, Anna. Organizations are run by people and sometimes they play dirty.
I don't know any anti-abortion proponents who lean solely on abortion providers as manipulative demons who con brainless women into bad decisions. Some undoubtedly err by putting too much emphasis on abortion providers, but this is the exception not the rule.
How is this any different than telling women that the inconvenience of pregnancy and birth present hardships they cannot be expected to bear? So much for women in the military.
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