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whttevrr

(2,347 posts) Wed Nov 13, 2013, 01:46 PM Nov 2013

Why should we post about abortion? [View all]

How about because Republicans are doubling down on trying to get it banned!?

It must be scary to be an informed woman in this country these days. I am saddened by the continuing onslaught from Texas
https://www.aclu.org/reproductive-freedom/planned-parenthood-v-abbott

...to New Mexico,
http://www.lifenews.com/2013/11/12/planned-parenthood-aclu-spend-500000-to-keep-abortion-legal-up-to-birth-in-new-mexico/

to... fuck... it's getting to be too many places to keep track of. This is something that cannot be ignored.
http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Oklahoma-Rejected-by-High-Court-on-Ultrasound-4977893.php

They are not giving up any time soon... America needs to stay vigilant... Women cannot afford for Choice Supporters to give up the fight.

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Why should we post about abortion? [View all] whttevrr Nov 2013 OP

And DUers should lead in supporting the legal procedure leftstreet Nov 2013 #1

With 'personal opinions' comes personal stories... whttevrr Nov 2013 #3

K & R! theHandpuppet Nov 2013 #2

a million times: yes PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #4

I'm thinking I should post something every time I see one of these news stories... whttevrr Nov 2013 #7

thank you, thank you, thank you. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #8

Yeah... I saw that... whttevrr Nov 2013 #9

Post removed Post removed Nov 2013 #15

. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #17

Enjoy your stay... whttevrr Nov 2013 #18

I almost alerted... whttevrr Nov 2013 #19

Someone did. Results here pintobean Nov 2013 #21

I know... It was a nasty post. whttevrr Nov 2013 #23

I was the alerter. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #24

Thank you... whttevrr Nov 2013 #26

me, too. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #29

The picture - TBF Nov 2013 #77

I remember... whttevrr Nov 2013 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #84

Sad state of affairs. K&R freshwest Nov 2013 #5

pisses me off to no end noiretextatique Nov 2013 #6

How about the GOP is using abortion to run in 2014. And applegrove Nov 2013 #10

Oh please... whttevrr Nov 2013 #11

You working for them now? REP Nov 2013 #33

Stop being so damn scared of the Republicans. Spit in those fuckers' faces, they deserve it! nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #34

You do not understand the crisis situation we are in with regards to abortion rights. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #37

I understand that the GOP wants to paint any abortion after 20 weeks applegrove Nov 2013 #49

No, it doesn't, applegrove. That phrase is harmful PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #50

I would prefer safe, legal and available... whttevrr Nov 2013 #51

there's no reason that only a three word description is allowed TorchTheWitch Nov 2013 #79

I think you're preaching to the choir here... whttevrr Nov 2013 #82

Oooooh, we gotta worry about what the republicans say about us now. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #47

OK. Here's a post. LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #12

Thanks! whttevrr Nov 2013 #13

... LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #14

k&r Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #16

Correct Ohio Joe Nov 2013 #20

Becky Bell, 18, died 1988 of a back alley abortion uppityperson Nov 2013 #22

So sad. RIP, Becky. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #28

That is tragic... whttevrr Nov 2013 #30

Also, it's civil rights for 50% of the damn country. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #25

Oh yeah, that too... nomorenomore08 Nov 2013 #36

51% whttevrr Nov 2013 #60

K&R Jamastiene Nov 2013 #27

how long can you beat a dead horse? Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #31

Depends... whttevrr Nov 2013 #32

And 2012 was just as bad PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #35

"I will not stand down. I will not shut up. " whttevrr Nov 2013 #44

Interesting that you liken discussing the assualt on women's rights to.... etherealtruth Nov 2013 #38

most of the theads have been Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #39

The anti-choice movement is able to impose these restrictions because we aren't stopping them. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #41

but co trilling other duers thoughts Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #46

The core attitude of the soft-support pro-choicers needs to change. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #48

the threads have been about the anti choice movements in government etherealtruth Nov 2013 #43

and yet you are still kind enough to come and kick this thread. uppityperson Nov 2013 #40

I would like to see more threads discussing the legislative Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #42

Are people motivated to expand/restore access to something they scream should be RARE? PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #45

like duers who think it should Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #55

maybe, yes. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #56

Here is one about legislation for you, just like you asked for. You are welcome. uppityperson Nov 2013 #52

Oh... ha ha ha... I see what you did there... whttevrr Nov 2013 #54

So you were not trying to control discussion in this thread? whttevrr Nov 2013 #53

I was just stating my opinion Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #57

Then we are in agreement? whttevrr Nov 2013 #58

not your op specifically Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #61

K & R historylovr Nov 2013 #59

I don't get the complaints. Regressive energy is expansive, apparently. TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #62

It's just so horrific to have to kill an unborn child. Yet, I support pro-choice. Beausoir Nov 2013 #63

Did you just say that abortion is murder? idwiyo Nov 2013 #64

Yeah... he did... whttevrr Nov 2013 #65

I alerted on it, lets see what jury decides. Next one will be asking Skinner idwiyo Nov 2013 #66

Now I have to wait to see what happens... whttevrr Nov 2013 #67

See below. This is like living in a Twilight Zone. idwiyo Nov 2013 #69

Well, it's 3-3 to Leave. Because you know, they didn't mean it that way. idwiyo Nov 2013 #68

What one can spout right wing nutty abortion crap and because boston bean Nov 2013 #72

Yes, exactly what you said: idwiyo Nov 2013 #73

Are you fucking kidding me? LeftyMom Nov 2013 #70

Never mind, jury think it's OK to let it stand, beleive it or not. idwiyo Nov 2013 #71

Right wing bullshit. Disgusting. nt DLevine Nov 2013 #74

Here's the thing. This poster doesn't quantify this as his own personal feelings. boston bean Nov 2013 #78

Agreed. DLevine Nov 2013 #80

There's a lot of hateful little fucks out there. whttevrr Nov 2013 #83

I do know that. What is so hard is my continuing participation on a website boston bean Nov 2013 #85

Your words are horrific. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #76

K&R. nt DLevine Nov 2013 #75

Another reason to discuss safe, legal and Available? Mexican Misoprostol! whttevrr Nov 2013 #86