What is exactly meant when someone says they are prolife. Does this mean that they do not think there is any circumstance that would be acceptable to perform an abortion; even if the mothers life was at stake? Is it a straight ticket on what defines prolife. I have heard people say they are prolife but with a few exceptions. Is'nt this position like being sorta pregnant?
Just looking for the definition.
Mike
Originally posted by rapalla7Except when the life of the mother is in danger, or there is no
What is exactly meant when someone says they are prolife. Does this mean that they do not think there is any circumstance that would be acceptable to perform an abortion; even if the mothers life was at stake? Is it a straight ticket on what defines prolife. I have heard people say they are prolife but with a few exceptions. Is'nt this position like being sorta pregnant?
Just looking for the definition.
Mike
hope of a live birth. Is my opinion of pro life. Others have various
degrees they find exceptable, this is my opinion.
Kelly
Originally posted by KellyJayInteresting. Washington has a fellow running for Congress right now who classifies himself as pro-life, but he thinks abortions should be allowed in cases of rape and incest. I think most pro-lifers fall somwhere between this position and the one KellyJay provided.
Except when the life of the mother is in danger, or there is no
hope of a live birth. Is my opinion of pro life. Others have various
degrees they find exceptable, this is my opinion.
Kelly
Originally posted by bbarrI am pro-life except where the mother's life is in danger. Although I am against abortion in cases of rape, I would never tell a repe victim that she should not get an abortion. See, I'm optimistic that even a life began as a result of rape is precious and could become a person of character; but as I'm not a woman and could never presume how I would react, I will not tell her that she is wrong. Incest is another matter...I haven't formed an opinion on incestual rape. Can a normal child result from such a tragic union?...possibly, but chances are that it will be abnormal in more ways than I could imagine, so I don't know what to say to a victim of this type of crime...I definitely would not tell her that she couldn't get an abortion....it boils down to me being pro-life/against abortion...and realizing that women have a right to decide what to do with their bodies, so I respect that...that decision is between them and their God, whoever that is...
Interesting. Washington has a fellow running for Congress right now who classifies himself as pro-life, but he thinks abortions should be allowed in cases of rape and incest. I think most pro-lifers fall somwhere between this position and the one KellyJay provided.
Originally posted by chancremechanicThat's a good answer... I am pro-choice but mainly because of the fact that the choice lies with the woman. I think that taking that choice away from her would be a most heinous criminal action.
I am pro-life except where the mother's life is in danger. Although I am against abortion in cases of rape, I would never tell a repe victim that she should not get an abortion. See, I'm optimistic that even a life began as a result of rape is precious and could become a person of character; but as I'm not a woman and could never presume how I w ...[text shortened]... heir bodies, so I respect that...that decision is between them and their God, whoever that is...
Originally posted by chancremechanicYou never cease to amaze me chancer. I will echo Bbarr's statement in another thread, and say you are my favorite conservative on this site. I still disagree with you in probably more areas than we know, but your arguments are generally sensible and you have clearly given the matter(s) some thought. You seem to be a true moderate in a time when they have all but vanished. (The John McCain of RHP? )
I am pro-life except where the mother's life is in danger. Although I am against abortion in cases of rape, I would never tell a repe victim that she should not get an abortion. See, I'm optimistic that even a life began as a result of rape is precious and could become a person of character; but as I'm not a woman and could never presume how I w ...[text shortened]... heir bodies, so I respect that...that decision is between them and their God, whoever that is...
Anyway, you are a credit to the military.
TheSkipper
Originally posted by TheSkipperThank You...although I'm rigidly conservative in many issues that are morally, spiritually, and ethically relevant to me, I still try to "see the forest through the tress", hear both sides of the argument, and try to form an opinion based on reality...the results aren't always acceptable to some folks, as evidenced by some of my past scraps with fellow RHP posters, but I try to stick to my guns (no, I'm not a member of the NRA) 😉, and should expect no less from the liberals here...cheers
You never cease to amaze me chancer. I will echo Bbarr's statement in another thread, and say you are my favorite conservative on this site. I still disagree with you in probably more areas than we know, but your arguments are generally sensible and you have clearly given the matter(s) some thought. You seem to be a true moderate in a time when they have ...[text shortened]... vanished. (The John McCain of RHP? )
Anyway, you are a credit to the military.
TheSkipper