LRR, I have to give science it's due. They, at least, do admit faulty theories and go on the the next one. Being an astronomer must be a fun occupation. I have meant to, but never did, buy a decent telescope where I could spend some time marveling at the complexity of the universe, and the beauty of the stars. To get paid for that, is an extra bonus, IMO.
She never did, to my knowledge, deny that she believed in abortion for convenience, or PBAs, during this particular extended discussion. That could have made a big difference in the tone of the discussion. I can understand an abortion when the mother's life is threatened, and can understand why a woman would not want to deliver a baby resulting from rape, or incest. Other than these unsavory possibilities, I believe that, if a woman does not want to have a baby, she should choose one of the many contraceptive measures available, and should also insist that the male use every bit of protection available to him. In consentual sex, I hold the male as responsible as the female for using protection. It does take "two to tango". I don't accept ignorance as an excuse though. Far too much publicity about contraception has been put before the public for anyone to use such a lame excuse. If the man complains that it affects his pleasure, a woman should make it clear that if he wants any "pleasure" at all, he has to get it the safe way.
The thing that really got me in one the abortion issue, elsewhere, other than my beliefs as stated above, was when some feminine gladiator said she would surely get an abortion because it would endanger her chances to move up to a more profitable position on the corporate ladder. That, to me, was one of the sorriest reasons for an abortion I have ever heard. I didn't know there were human beings that were that shallow.
Your $.02 are always welcome in my camp, and you can even share my fire. ~H~ |
