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 @8NNWMBV  from Kansas  disagreed…4yrs4Y

I feel he should have an equal say in the decision

The man in the relationship can something but the woman doesn't have to listen. The embryo is growing in her not him. The man has no say so in what the woman does with her body. If she decides she doesn't want to carry the embryo that is her personal choice. You cannot tell a woman what to do with her body, you can suggest something, but don't tell her she needs to do this and that.

 @99VD6VGConstitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

It's not the woman's body, it's the babies. No matter how you feel about something or what you tell yourself, you can't change the fact that you are murdering an innocent life with Constitutional Rights. Liberty isn't doing whatever you want -- as Thomas Jefferson said, there are limits drawn around us by the equal liberties of others. This means that you are free but you most also respect the freedom of others, including that "fetus." People keep gushing about women's rights, but what about the baby's rights? It's got a heartbeat for crying out loud. How is it right to kill that child?

 @3XHTYDXRepublican commented…2yrs2Y

This comment is exactly why there will never be agreement. You call it an embryo. Then because of this you say it’s the woman’s choice as it’s the woman’s body. That logic is clear if you believe it’s an embryo. I can. It a baby. I think life begins at conception. Therefore not an embryo but a baby. With this logic, termination is ending a life. And it is not the mothers body, it is a new human being.

I can understand why people who believe the former think they’re being oppressed. It just boggles my mind people on the other side can’t understand my…  Read more

 @922N4H7 from Kentucky  commented…3yrs3Y

It takes two people to have a baby, so I personally believe that the parents should agree on the decision to abort the baby or not. Both opinions should be taken into consideration and talked about between the parents on what is best to do for them personally.

 @99VD6VGConstitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

Why are people discussing if men should have a say in abortion instead of discussing how evil it is? With all you libs whining about racism, im shocked you can't see that we're heading down towards another civil war -- one over slavery. Just like the abolitionists had the moral high ground then, we have the moral high ground now.

 @9B7ZJLM from Washington  agreed…2yrs2Y

 @9CFSCL7  from North Carolina  commented…2yrs2Y

The woman cannot tell her baby that it doesn't have a right to live. Shouldn't have had sex irresponsibly if she wasn't prepared for the possibility of carrying a child to term. The only permissible abortion is if it would save the mother's life or in the case that she was raped, and that's only if there isn't brain activity yet.

 @8NYR63SDemocrat from Florida  disagreed…4yrs4Y

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There is no evidence showing that the woman has her mental wellness affected from an abortion. Who is going to pay for all of that? The main reason why a woman gets an abortion is because she is financially unstable and cannot afford to care for a child. Sure, it would be nice for a man to have the chance, but the amount of stigma around pregnancy. A abortion is for a woman not a man. A woman's body is more affected by the outcome, and if the man wanted the child then most likely she would not be having an abortion. Plus, how are you suppose to enforce that? Is the clinic suppose to do…  Read more

 @8SXHBYT from Florida  disagreed…4yrs4Y

The main reason why a woman gets an abortion is because she is financially unstable and cannot afford to care for a child.

I disagree with this, because why would a woman get pregnant, but be financially unstable. If this is the case, then why did she even decide to get pregnant if she could not afford to care for the child. Remember this was her choice to get pregnant.

 @iluvb00bs from Florida  commented…4yrs4Y

Not always the choice to get pregnant

 @93QNXYQ from Missouri  commented…3yrs3Y

The idea that its okay to be having unprotected sex when you cannot financially afford a child is so irresponsible and so ignorant that the only answer is DONT HAVE SEX until you are mature enough to do it responsibly. Sex for young girls at ages under 18 shouldnt be considered a right. If a girl has not even finished high school when shes having sex then she needs to understand that she either is going to have a difficult time financially caring for a baby, or that shes going to have to put it up for adoption. She is ill prepared to make those chouces herself. Again...thats not a good enough reason to have an abortion.

 @98C8N6P from Utah  commented…2yrs2Y

What about in the cases of rape or incest? What if the mother DID plan for a baby, but in early pregnancy is having complications? Your argument is just shaming women for having sex, nothing pro life about that.

 @98C8N6P  from Utah  commented…2yrs2Y

What about in the cases of rape or incest? What if the mother DID plan for a baby, but in early pregnancy is having complications? Your argument is just shaming women for having sex, nothing pro life about that.

 @bigmackk from Iowa  commented…2yrs2Y

The choice was in the action of having intercourse, the risk is pregnancy. When you decide to get intimate, and I actually mean in the case where both parties consent, you consent to the risk. If not, its like consenting to jump off a bridge without a bungee chord but not consenting to severe injury or death.

 @8VC2Q88Democrat from Virginia  agreed…3yrs3Y

While it usually would be the mother's choice, I do understand that there are cases where the mother didn't have a say in this or was misinformed. I disagree with abortions because I believe mothers should be held accountable for their choices and that abortions got in the way of that, but in cases where there is no accountability and the mother did this against her will, I do want to keep abortion as a thing because I believe that a woman should have a say in stuff like this, but to ensure she will commit to these responsibilities before doing the act. To infringe on that freedom is unacceptable and will be corrected.

  @CrowWatchingJustice party member from Utah  commented…3yrs3Y

Bold of you to assume they weren't on birth control. 85% are btw.

 @99VD6VGConstitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

 @3XHTYDXRepublicancommented…2yrs2Y

Of course the assumption here is that they aren’t on birth control as we are discussing pregnancy. Can you get pregnant with birth control? Yes of course. But can we assume broadly that most people who get pregnant are not using birth control? Yes we can.

 @8YH9W65Progressive from Tennessee  commented…3yrs3Y

It's not always a womans choice to get pregnant. And also, why do people buy drugs, electronics, and other things when they are financially unstable? Abortions should be normal healthcare, financially unstable or not.

 @99VD6VGConstitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

This is something no one seems to get. No matter where the baby comes from, even if you wanted it, it's still as much a baby as it would be if you wanted it! Merciful heavens! Don't murder to make you feel better about something someone else did to you! You have no right!

 @8ZF6XM4Women’s Equality from Washington  commented…3yrs3Y

Then it's also her choice to get an abortion. Plus sometimes she never asked for one so why get one.

 @9B7ZJLM from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

There's actually tons of evidence right under your nose if you'd bother to look it up. More than half regret their decision.

 @8VC2Q88Democrat from Virginia  corrected…3yrs3Y

There is no evidence showing that the woman has her mental wellness affected from an abortion.

Counseling is not just to guide someone whose mental wellness. There are Counselors trained for all kinds of things. A counselor dealing with abortion will probably ask the client why they want the abortion and will work with them to see if either getting an abortion is justified, or if there are programs that can suit the mother's needs.

 @8994C3S from North Carolina  commented…4yrs4Y

They should have a say, but not the final say, they aren't the one giving birth, or being pregnant.

 @8SKKHSB from Oregon  commented…4yrs4Y

  1. The person who is carrying the fetus in their body should have a say. Unless the father is the one carrying the fetus, or unless the baby was born prematurely and is not in someone's body, then the mother, who is carring the fetus inside her body, should be the one to choose. Otherwise, the father would be effectively forcing someone to give birth, which is cruel and unusual, and sexist to boot. Men should have no say over the body of a pregnant person, regardless of if that man is the one who caused the pregnancy.
  2. Counseling should be available, but not required. Otherwise, we would be effectively forcing women to spend time doing something they don't want to do, once again violating their freedom and bodily autonomy

 @WhatisaWoman? from Michigan  commented…2yrs2Y

Why do you call it a fetus? Is it not a human being?

  @@1876-Elbert from Colorado  commented…3mos3MO

 @RationalQuestRepublican from Washington D.C.  disagreed…2yrs2Y

The term "fetus" is used to describe the stage of development in the womb, specifically from the end of the eighth week of pregnancy until birth. It is indeed a potential human being, and many people believe that life begins at conception. For those who hold this belief, the fetus is considered a human being with the right to life. One example of this perspective is the belief that even at the earliest stages of development, a fetus has a unique genetic makeup that distinguishes it from any other living organism. What are your thoughts on when life begins, and how do you think society could address the concerns of both pro-life and pro-choice individuals?

 @WhatisaWoman? from Michigan  commented…2yrs2Y

  @8R7PZ45 from California  commented…4yrs4Y

but the man isn't having the baby. maybe the woman is having the abortion because she doesn't want to give birth or deal with the pregnancy. if a man really wants a baby he can adopt or have a woman be a vessel for a baby (there is a job title for this but I forgot what its called, sorry ) overall its the WOMAN´S choice alone what she wants to do with HER body.

 @8R86G2CRepublican from Michigan  commented…4yrs4Y

96% of biologists and Princeton disagree.

https://www.princeton.edu/~prolife/articles/embryoquotes2.html

https://quillette.com/2019/10/16/i-asked-thousands-of-biologists-when-life-begins-the-answer-wasnt-popular/

 @9XYJRN5 from Indiana  commented…4mos4MO

are you really suggesting that a consolation to someone killing your child is to adopt another?

 @97XS7SJ from Kentucky  commented…2yrs2Y

As you do have your ideals and opinions, I believe that the father should have some say with the baby with it also being his.

  @BlueOrbeeSkyrim  from Texas  disagreed…2yrs2Y

I am appalled by this sentiment. Abortion is not somethi8ng taken lightly. Do you think people go willy-nilly and don't feel sad no its a major decision. But it's not one another person can make only the women can make that choice it is her body after all. I may not agree with abortion for moral reasons but it's still not the governments job to get involved in it

 @98GDXWK from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

Abortion is pure, hateful wickedness and an abomination far worse than slavery. It is the blatant hitleresque butchery of human life. And don’t you tell me it’s a compromisable issue, that it should be left to the states. The prupose of government is to protect the life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness of its citizens, and is this is a blatant disregard of the baby’s rights to life, it is the government’s constituional responsibilty to cure our nation of this filth. Come, Civil War II, if that’s what it takes! Give me Liberty or give me Death!

 @9BZPSJJ from Tennessee  commented…2yrs2Y

The father of the baby should have the right to see his child no matter the circumstances of the situation.

 @93QNXYQ from Missouri  commented…3yrs3Y

i think that all medical reasons should be allowed.

There should be determining factors for abortions, limits on when an abortion can be performed, including age health of the mother. Both biological parents must be equally informed and agreeing and must be a very early abortion like within 8 weeks of conception.

In cases of rape it must be reported first of a rape to the authorities or cannot be considered rape if no rape was reported and a rape kit performed by a hospital. in cases of incest there should be charges following against the perp.

no mid term or late term abortions permitted unless serious medical complications for the child or mother. Read more

 @99KFJDJ from Minnesota  commented…2yrs2Y

1) Bodily autonomy should be a fundamental right for all human beings. No one should have power over another’s body.

2) How do you plan to enforce this? The male has the option to decide against assuming legal and physical custody of the child at any time. A pregnant woman does not have the same freedom.

3) Men have options if they wish to be a single parent that do not require forcing a woman to have a child. They can adopt, find a woman who wants a child, or be a foster parent.

4) Most concerning is the fact you completely disregard the effect on the child - you are focused only on…  Read more

 @99VD6VGConstitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

Amen -- guess what that means? DONT KILL AN UNBORN DEFENSELESS HUMAN BEING! BODILY AUTONOMY RIGHT THERE FOR YOU

 @9B9NV7F from Indiana  commented…2yrs2Y

Abortion should be illegal. You are killing a baby that would grow to be an adult. Both people who created the baby should have a say in what happens to the baby because they were both part of creating it so why should only one person be able to kill it. You are also essentially just murdering someone which is not legal so why should abortion be legal

 @8ZF6XM4Women’s Equality from Washington  disagreed…3yrs3Y

All of this was about the man but how about the woman in this? The woman is the one birthing the child and as you know having a child is hard, having to birth it and rise it. He might be willing to and be able to but what if it's in an abuse situation? or Rape? Incest? etc. Not to mention what if she doesn't want to and is not ready, or culture might come along too. There are so many different aspects in things being that the woman should be the one making the decision not the man because he isn't the one birthing the child.

 @8XBK9JN from Virginia  commented…3yrs3Y

Well, is his body going throw the hellish experience of having and carrying a child? I don't think so. I understand the man should have some say but overall women should make the overall decision.

 @9RJN87Dfrom Northern Mariana Islands  disagreed…7mos7MO

A man has no right to tell a woman what she has to do with her body and to say that she should carry a debilitating life-threatening situation because his sperm was involved. Not only that but he could say that he's interested and then just completely deadbeat. No one should be able to force someone else to go through something potentially life-threatening or that they don't want to do with their body

 @9RJN87Dfrom Northern Mariana Islands  commented…7mos7MO

It is the kind of lack of compassion and reason that would force someone else to go through this and to be okay with having their personal and civil rights taken away that is exactly the kind of person I don't want raising children. Arguably it's what our society doesn't want raising children. With no respect for other people's feelings and body autonomy I imagine the chances of that child being abused are very high.

 @98F3NFTDemocrat  from California  disagreed…7mos7MO

I believe Men should have a say in the decision of the termination of their unborn child

The mother still has to carry it to term, and the mother still has to deal with the physical and mental burdens of delivering a child. The father by all means has a say when it comes to the conversation about having an abortion, but he has no right to tell the woman what to do with her body. No matter how willing he is, your health decisions should be up to you and solely you.

 @Dry550Independent  from Illinois  commented…10mos10MO

Engaged Abortion

I would want to know that the baby is mine and what the girl was wanting to do and I would support her on whatever decision she would make, it’s a woman’s choice to choose to accept a healthcare procedure, regardless of the reasoning behind getting one, I personally don’t wanna have kids so I use protection, but if it happened, great and if the girl wanted to get an abortion, I would accept that..because there’s no way in Hell I’m bringing a child into this world the way it is now.

 @98XBQVK from New York  commented…2yrs2Y

Men aren't the ones that have to carry the child, if a woman says she doesn't ant to have the kid she should have every right to say no. Our bodies our choice!

 @98KRW8JPeace and Freedom from Colorado  commented…2yrs2Y

The father should have some say if its not a case of rape or incest but you have to remember the mother has to carry the child for 9 months and go through child birth which can injure the mother.

 @bigmackk from Iowa  agreed…2yrs2Y

If the Father of the unborn child is willing and capable of caring for the child and wants to assume legal custody of child and is a fit parent, I feel he should have an equal say in the decision. There should be rights for Fathers who are able and willing.

This is one of the problems I have with abortion. The men do not get a say. Yes, the women carry the baby. But more than likely I guarantee that if there was a way that man could carry that baby that a mother may want to abort, he would, 100%. But it just can't happen. In addition, men are legally bound to a child for the rest of their life but they cannot legally remove themselves fully from the situation immediately if a child is being born, so it's a double standard. Because signing away your parental rights does not always automatically mean you terminate financial support. This is kind of part of the issue I see. If universally in the nation, men could legally terminate financial support and legal support to an unborn child, would more people think twice about intimacy with other people?

 @9ZDMDWD from Tennessee  disagreed…3mos3MO

The man does not carry the child. The woman has to bear this burden whether the men like it or not. If they want a child so bad they can either go out and adopt or get someone pregnant who actually wants a child.

 @9SMHL7RDemocrat from Minnesota  commented…6mos6MO

Is the father going to carry the child within his own body for 10 months then give birth, forever altering his body physically and emotionally?

 @9RRGLLG from Maine  commented…7mos7MO

The father does not have to go through pregnancy, which is a massive change to a person's body and can often times be life-threatening.

 @9RJ6VR7 from Florida  commented…7mos7MO

When men are able to experience a pregnancy, carry a fetus to term, and then be split open during delivery, they can have a say.

Experiencing a pregnancy and delivery you do not want is far more traumatizing than an abortion.

 @9BW345S from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

I strongly disagree because if he isn't the one who is giving birth his opinion or say doesn't matter, he's not the one who has to feel the pain or after effects of pregnancy or any of the risks of it overall.

 @9BVY4GQ from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

if the father rapes her child then she should be able to have an abortion

 @9BVXWN2 from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

yes and no because abortions if they are traumatized and some dont want a baby they have adoption options and you can just use protection and prevent pregnacy. i feel like you can get an abortion if you were raped and traumamtizing things have happened for your pregnacy.

 @97JLLKR from Massachusetts  commented…2yrs2Y

In my opinion men should not have a say in abortion, but they should be allowed to refuse to pay child support. If a women gets to decide whether she wants a kid in her life or not, a man should get that choice too.

 @97JLLKR from Massachusetts  agreed…2yrs2Y

I feel he should have an equal say in the decision. There should be rights for Fathers who are able and willing.

In my opinion men should not have a say in abortion, but they should be allowed to refuse to pay child support. If a women gets to decide whether she wants a kid in her life or not, a man should get that choice too.

 @8SXHBYT from Florida  disagreed…4yrs4Y

I believe Men should have a say in the decision of the termination of their unborn child.

I disagree, although yes, the father should have a say in the decision. But the mother should also have a say in this, because she is the one who went through the pain to be pregnant, the father should not be the only one to make this decision. On the other hand if the mother is not fit to be a parent, then yes the father can make the decision, but only with legal consultation.

 @9V8QNS3 from Georgia  commented…5mos5MO

What qualifies as "willing and capable"? How "willing and capable" do you think a child in middle school is of being a parent? And how does that affect him as a child himself ? Or a young man with promise and goals in life that he won't achieve with the weight of being a parent on his shoulders? Everybody thinks they're willing and ready to be a parent but don't actually weigh the weight of the responsibility that comes with that. Especially when you have people who think they can parent your kid better than you so they call social services and dfcs agrees…  Read more

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