Abortion

Abortion is a serious issue that needs more than a two-word answer. 

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I am pro-life because I think that life is precious.  But I believe that the goal should be safe, legal, and rare, not criminal.  I don’t want young parents forced to either have an unwanted child or be forced to make a terrible choice.  For me the answer is to make contraceptives readily available and inexpensive.  

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Contraceptive methods have made enormous strides over the past decades.  They are no longer restricted to daily pills. Some last for 3 years, 5 years, even 10 years and are not just hormonal. I want to make it easy for couples to find the method that works best for them and to use it.  Preventing pregnancy with contraceptive use is without a doubt the best course of action.  

Of course, nothing is full proof. So, of course, I believe in exceptions.  But with a diligent use of contraceptives, those exceptions should be rare. 

 

That’s my goal. 

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I am the mother of a still born child born in the eighth month. Contrary to what zealots would have you believe; he was not just a collection of cells. He was a little boy. He is my son, and his name is William.  I could never condone a policy that permits abortions in the last 4 months of a pregnancy, if both the child and the mother are healthy.  To rip a baby into easily disposable chunks is barbaric. 

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As a result, I reject the radical policy of my opponent that advocates for abortions up to the moment of birth.  I urge you to reject it, too. 

 

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