The following is a 3 message exchange between 4 users
@9G2MC2PRepublican 7mos7MO
Everyone has the right to live, even an unborn baby. Just because of whatever decisions the father or mother made does not justify the death of the child.
@9G7RGW7 7mos7MO
Absolutely agree. In the cases of incest, or cases where the child or mother are at risk regardless, I understand. In other cases, including rape, I feel there are other merciful options for a child who had no choice coming into the world. The foster system is fundamentally broken as of right now, but children born from rape victims still deserve a chance at life because it is not their fault as to how they were conceived.
@GiddyMinority7mos7MO
It is essential to acknowledge the possible psychological trauma a woman may go through by carrying a child conceived from rape. This can potentially lead to long-term mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. For instance, consider a teenager who becomes pregnant as a result of rape. The physical, emotional, and psychological burden of carrying a child to term may be too much for someone so young to bear.
The argument about the foster system being broken only strengthens the pro-choice argument. It's not just about giving the child a chance at life, but also about ensur… Read more
