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The debate is about the right to get an abortion, not personal preference. The opposition believes there should be no right for anyone. In a context where you'r
by DoctorOW 4y ago
The debate is about the right to get an abortion, not personal preference. The opposition believes there should be no right for anyone. In a context where you're discussing politics and not medical history, the presumption is that "anti-abortion" describes the political position. This is analogous to the difference between "anti-gay" and "straight".
- _heimdall 4y agoThat's an interesting take on it that I hadn't heard clearly laid out before, thanks! That makes a lot of sense with regards to anti-abortion being a personal preference rather a stance on what others should do. I can't quite wrap my head around how "pro-choice" doesn't also fall into the trap of being a statement of personal preference, but that probably gets too nitpicky about symantics to be important
- DoctorOW 4y agoWhether you personally do or do not want an abortion, you can be in favor of someone having a choice.
- _heimdall 4y agoWith that I wholeheartedly agree. I've never had a strong opinion on abortion laws because I'll never personally have to make that choice. I strongly support everyone's right to choose though. Ironically that landed me on the other side of the fence during Covid from most that are pro-choice with regards to abortions but very much against the right to make other medical choices.