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To: Dayuhan who wrote (6498)	2/25/2001 9:15:06 PM
From: TimF	Respond to of 82486

I think that one of the problems in this debate is that one of the strongest reasons for opposition to abortion, especially in the early stage represented by RU486 and the morning-after concoctions, is that the availability of these early-term abortions would remove the threat of pregnancy as a restraint on sexual activity. I suspect that a fair number of "Pro-life" people are actually more pro-chastity than anything else, and are mostly interested in maintaining punishment by pregnancy as a restraint on sexual activity. I can only speak for myself but my pro-life position has nothing to do with this idea at all. Tim

To: Dayuhan who wrote (6498)	2/26/2001 3:20:14 AM
From: Solon	Respond to of 82486

I suspect that a fair number of "Pro-life" people are actually more pro-chastity than anything else, and are mostly interested in maintaining punishment by pregnancy as a restraint on sexual activity That is interesting. I think you are hitting the nail on the head. And it is probably very unconscious for some of them. I've always wanted to learn sailing. I guess it would help to live near some water, though. <ggg> One of the prettiest sights I've ever seen was the harbour at Plymouth Rock on a sunny day--the sail boats graceful and serene--and just a little haughty. It was one of those peaceful moments that was magical, and almost mystical. Yes, there certainly are things more worthy of our time than tired old debates...