Why are you pro-choice?

Heather - posted on 01/23/2012

I have always been pro-choice since I was old enough to understand what that meant. If we are talking about a later-term abortion it might be another issue, but within the first 8 or even 10 weeks? IMO it is not a baby at this point anyway.

Alecia - posted on 05/27/2011

I never really DECIDED to be pro-choice. When it came up I remember being shocked there was such a thing as prolife. It seemed so simple to me at the time that this is a private matter for a woman to decide. I have two daughters and my first pregnancy was not pleasant-I couldn't imagine forcing them (or myself at the time) to continue a pregnancy. Frankly IMO I am more important than any fetus, I am here, I have family, friends, I am a part of the world. I even told my OB my 'pet name' for both my daughters while pregnant was mommy's little parasite. I did not have an attachment to either of them while pregnant and honestly not much until about two weeks AFTER they were born. Many cannot understand that I didn't have an instant bond as soon as I knew I was pregnant-and we'd been trying to get pregnant both times.

Sorry for the jumbled run on sentences, just joined today and this tiny input box is irritating.

Stasia - posted on 11/17/2010

When people say "my body my choice" I don't understand why that is an argument against someone who has a "pro life" stance?

For someone who doesn't believe in abortion, they don't have an interest on what someone is doing with their body, or the rest of their lives. They don't want to force anyone into motherhood, they are just concerned about the growing fetus/baby/lifeform whichever you choose to call it.
I don't want to upset anyone here, I am just trying to get some clarification. This is a very heated issue on all the other boards and I was just hoping for a respectful answer from someone who feels strongly about this subject.

Charlotte - posted on 09/20/2010

I've always been pro-choice in certain circumstances: rape, incest, teenage-pregnancy and medical reasons. But 18 months ago I realised that it wasn't so simple: I was in a steady relationship with the father of my son who was 9 months at the time, I have twin daughters from a previous marriage who were 3 at the time and not doing so great as the reason for my divorce was domestic violence, we all lived in a 2-bedroom flat and my man was unemployed. And of course I fell pregnant! I had taken my BC pill every day that month without fail but aparently it was a dodgy batch (I'm still awaiting compensation!). Financially, physically and emotionally it was impossible for me to go ahead with another pregnancy. I don't regret it even though it was a tough decision to make, it was the right one for all of us.

Jenny - posted on 08/19/2010

cuz I had to and I have been in those same women's situations and would've chosen the same path but I was spared I suppose

Kristina - posted on 08/01/2010

I agree with you on every part of your statement. I feel that women should have the right to choose what to do, especially if the situation that brought them to even need an abortion was not a really good situation anyway...
I also think that some people are merely confused. There is a part of them that wants to "do the right thing" according to society, and there is a part of them that knows that abortion is the right choice for them at that time. So this subject will always be controversial as well as emotional.

Janessa - posted on 02/27/2010

I am pro-choice because people women in general should get to choice what is best for her life. Also i believe certain people in society should not have kids period because many children are being abused and murdered for no reason.Like pro-lifers say what about adoption well maybe there can adopt all those children that need a home then there can speak. Also pro-lifers piss me off there are always bitching about when a women goes to a clinic to have an abortion but if the women chose to keep the baby she has no other income there bitch about her being on welfare. I just hate those people so much there usually republicans and are full of hate.

Amanda - posted on 02/23/2010

know whos almost just as bad as the pro-lifers? the pro-abortioners... the ones that just try and push people to have them and act like its no big deal. im pro-choice but i still recognize that yes it is a big deal. its a big decision and it shouldn;t be taken lightly. so when i hear about people telling other to "just have an abortion" like they're taking about getting their ears pierced.. makes me so mad. even worse when they pressure it. or say "get rid of it" someone said that with my daughter. i look at her now and the sentance rips my heart out. the pro-lifers obviously tick me off just as much.. and the ones who are "pro-life" then have an abortion themselves and find a way to justify it for their situation exclusively.

Traci - posted on 02/16/2010

Personally, I am pro-choice because - my body, my choice, your body, your choice. I have never met anyone who is pro-choice that tries to tell anyone else what they should or shouldn't do with their body, however, the same cannot be said for people who are "pro-life", (by the way, I hate that term). Apparently, most "pro-life" people feel they have the right to tell anybody and everybody what they should and shouldn't do with their bodies. I just cannot not fathom how my doing or not doing anything to my body could possibly affect someone I've never met before in my life. I don't really enjoy the supior, holier-than-thou attitude I usually receive when trying to discuss the issue with a "pro-lifer". It doesn't even slightly bother me that people have different view points than I do, just as long as they stay out of my uterus. I did not invite them and they are not welcome. Take care ladies!

Amanda - posted on 01/22/2010

I'm pro-choice because i wouldn't want someone making that kind of decision for me. i've never had one. People tried to force me to have one twice. once when i was 17 and i was pregnant with my little boy who's now 20 months. the second time was when i was 19 and was pregnant with my now 4 month old little girl. I had the choice and i chose to keep them. I know women who have had abortions and i always support them and stress that it's there choice and i'll support them no matter what. i didn't really have anyone there for me to tell me whatever i decided they'd be there.. so i like to be that person for them. i know it's scary.

Shaina - posted on 01/17/2010

I've been pro-choice my whole life. The very idea of some bureaucrat thousands of miles away deciding what I can do with my body has always freaked me out, even when I was little. I've also had 2 abortions and never regretted them. On top of that, I have 3 children and am pregnant with my 4th. I also have baby onsies that say "My mommy is pro-choice."