Now, I know that this could be very eye-opening to anyone who knows me. But PSA: I never once have claimed the title of Republican versus Democrat and I would also never disrespect anyone and their personal beliefs and the decisions they make for their life. Growing up in a religious household, I was preached to in a Catholic church that abortion was wrong in all possible scenarios, that it should be illegal, and that women should not have a choice in what they do with their bodies. But what about the grey area?
First, you need to understand what being "pro-choice" and "pro-life" means. Being pro-life on a personal level means you would not get an abortion or encourage any woman you know to get one, either, due to either religious or your own personal beliefs. On a political level, it means you don't think women should have the choice, no matter what the situation is, to get an abortion - that should abortion should 100% be illegal. To be pro-choice on a personal level means that you may or may not get an abortion or encourage any woman you know to get one, because you just know there's an option. That doesn't mean you believe that abortion is the right answer in all situations. To be pro-choice on the political level means basically the same thing, except you aren't divulging your own personal beliefs on the matter, whether religious or not. You are more saying, "Hey, not my body, not my choice. She has to live with whatever decision she makes, that's her business, but she deserves the right to choose."
Now, do not misunderstand me. I do not believe abortion should be the first option when finding out about an unplanned pregnancy. I believe the two parties involved should discuss the matter maturely and consider all possible options. If the father isn't in the picture, then it is purely the mother's job to take every option into consideration. However, at the end of the day, what happens in the end is the mother's decision. But that is the point I am trying to make. Every woman deserves to have a choice.
If you are pro-life, that is wonderful for you. I hope that you help influence women to be independent and strong, example-setting mothers. However, when they decide to keep the baby, I hope you help them find the best-fitting adoptive family available or try to not take away the government-provided aide created to help single mothers that they will most likely need. A lot of the people like you who preach pro-life also decide that single mothers don't deserve a little extra help and don't put the resources needed to help keep adoption agencies, church-ran programs, and orphanages up and running. Instead, you put bias in the adoption and foster process, favoring heterosexual, married couples who identify as the same religious practice as you, skin color, or have a high enough status of wealth.
However, did you ever stop and think about the gray area? What about the situations in which a woman is raped/molested, or what if her life is at risk if she goes through nine months of pregnancy? What do you think then? Is abortion still wrong if what will eventually become a baby could KILL the mother? Is her life not important? Are you serious?
For those who are pro-life and it believe it is black and white, it is not. This world is a giant gray area and I’m sorry, but this is your reality check. If it is not your body, if it is not your life, and if it does not pertain to you, mind your own damn business.
