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I'm a guy, so maybe I shouldn't comment but the idea that one should
"pay the price" for sex is ridiculous for at least two obvious reasons:
1. Deciding to have a kid because you think you deserve punishment is incredibly immature, shortsighted and ignorant
2. You aren't the one paying the real price, rather the kid you have will pay the price for your medieval sense of conscience
posted by
t_rat
on July 11, 2004 at 11:54 AM
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If you can stay out of the battles and focus on the facts, this blog definitely has a place. I see so much pro-life propaganda; it is refreshing to see the other side represented.
Also read your blog on D&C. That is one of the reasons I support Planned Parenthood. They do a lot more for the community than just dole out abortions, which is all I hear about anymore.
There was a time in my life when their help was all I could afford. No judgement calls, just the help I needed. And before I start receiving reeducation literature, no, it wasn't for an abortion.
Good luck supporting your position.
posted by
Whim
on July 11, 2004 at 9:45 AM
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Personally, for myself I wouldn't just go out and get an abortion if I just screwed up and didn't use preventive measures. I wanted the sex, I now will pay the price. There is a equal responsibility for both men and women to prevent unwanted births. I make sure my partner will respect this wish, or no fun. Say rape? Well if its reported immediately than measures are used to prevent the egg from being fertilized as well as all information from the left over evidence to convict the criminal. Issue of rape is a very sticky subject with this person. Been there done that and told all. But, its a case that each woman has the right to make their own judgement calls on abortion. I have supported many girl friends from college and went with them for abortions. Are they wrong? Its not be me to judge, but give the emotional support and comfort to the friend. I can not and will not play God in this personal matter of a friend's choice. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on July 10, 2004 at 11:46 AM
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Bunny, this is the first time I've left a comment on your work, although I have read you more than once. If it were me writing on something this controversial, I would expect negative personal attacks. Some people don't understand "Freedom of Speech." I read comments all the time and would be less inclined to read people who left wacko comments on a well written piece. I take that back, I'd check them out, confirm that the writer was a wacko and not just having a bad day, and then never touch them again.
Don't let airbrains affect your freedom of expression or your writing.
posted by
Laura-V
on July 10, 2004 at 11:30 AM
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From Bunny to CondomNazi
I was one, too, when I was single, and this was in the pre-AIDS days when many men thought it was insane to use condoms. Some would refuse even when it meant no sex, and some were willing to try, but thought they were so freaky their, um, virility was adversely impacted. But I perservered, and I think that's the reason I, and my condom-nazi friends, never caught any yuckky venereal diseases or had unplanned pregnancies. (My unplanned pregnancy was with a long-term boyfriend with whom I wasn't a condom nazi!)
It's amazing that you find men who won't use condoms nowadays. Maybe their not afraid of VD, but aren't they afraid of dying?
posted by
Bunny
on July 10, 2004 at 11:14 AM
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bunny:
good to see this one hop up to the top of my favourites list again. i don't have any personal stories to contribute cos i'm a birth control/condom nazi and my paranoia has done me well so far. but i read whenever you post!
posted by
WonkyWordsMistress
on July 10, 2004 at 11:08 AM
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I'll definately read if you post, too!
This is a subject I am interested in and passionate about! Keep up the great work!
posted by
RachelAnna
on July 10, 2004 at 10:01 AM
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No need to feel guilty. I don't post to my blogs all the time so there's no pressure. I understand now why you won't allow certain folks to comment.
posted by
Shavonne
on July 10, 2004 at 9:23 AM
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