BitcoinBelle on Nostr: I think it’s interesting that in the reproductive rights discussions people rarely ...

I think it’s interesting that in the reproductive rights discussions people rarely talk about the matter in its entirety.
It’s sad because I know several women who’ve had an abortion(s) but advocate against them. I also know women who’ve never had one fighting for their sons gf’s to be able to have one (if need be).
I know women who had abortions in the early 80’s and women who had them in 2020. They all agree that they wouldn’t recommend it to their loved ones. They hold on to it like a disgraceful secret. They battle with guilt, self-loathing, and regret. It’s psychologically taxing and there aren’t very many resources to help them cope with their decisions.

I’m not pro or anti-abortion. I just think it’s lame that the issue isn’t discussed fully. There are consequences to having abortions, being on birth control, taking plan b… and not raising your children well. Parents have to take accountability for their households. Sex isn’t therapy. Parents have to teach and love their children so sex isn’t used to heal wounds and leave scars.

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Reproductive rights refer to more than just abortion, there are groups advocating for the prohibition of contraceptives as well.

As for current states. When a government threatens doctors with prison time over providing abortions they deem necessary for the care of their patients, that the state has no business policing, then the state controls reproductive rights at the expense of the consent of those directly involved.

We do not currently have a state that tells people they're not allowed to have children, but many countries have in the 20th century committed forced sterilization of "undesirables" including the United States. Allowing state control over ANY aspect of reproduction is a slippery slope that is difficult to climb out of. Be careful what you wish for.