I have to say that these questions really put my mind in a loop. I tried several times to write in response to this and I cannot seem to muster the words in order to answer the questions in the right light. So after several attempts, this is my response.
This is always a tough subject to talk about and just like politics, it is at least likely as not to convert into a confrontational argument. I cannot say either way that I am for or opposed to this because everyones situation is different. I do, however, believe in a person's right to chose how they want to live their American Dream.
I have friends that I know of that have went both directions. I have a friend who is addicted to sex and had about 10 abortions. One the other hand, I have a friend that was raped and had twin boys that are 12 years old now. This is a wide range of the spectrum of life. We all chose our own destiny whether they are good choices or bad choices...ultimately, it is in our hands. Freewill, right?
I am happy to say that I was never in the position to have to make this choice. The reason I am happy is because I have to respect everyone that had to make this decision because it would be hard either way. Raising children is very hard and choosing to not have a child is a life changing decision. Either way, I respect the process and the options that are available.
I know this doesn't answer the questions that are posed, but this is certainly a hard decision and a hard topic to base an opinion on. Thank you for the brainstorm this morning.
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Hi Allison,
I have to say that these questions really put my mind in a loop. I tried several times to write in response to this and I cannot seem to muster the words in order to answer the questions in the right light. So after several attempts, this is my response.
This is always a tough subject to talk about and just like politics, it is at least likely as not to convert into a confrontational argument. I cannot say either way that I am for or opposed to this because everyones situation is different. I do, however, believe in a person's right to chose how they want to live their American Dream.
I have friends that I know of that have went both directions. I have a friend who is addicted to sex and had about 10 abortions. One the other hand, I have a friend that was raped and had twin boys that are 12 years old now. This is a wide range of the spectrum of life. We all chose our own destiny whether they are good choices or bad choices...ultimately, it is in our hands. Freewill, right?
I am happy to say that I was never in the position to have to make this choice. The reason I am happy is because I have to respect everyone that had to make this decision because it would be hard either way. Raising children is very hard and choosing to not have a child is a life changing decision. Either way, I respect the process and the options that are available.
I know this doesn't answer the questions that are posed, but this is certainly a hard decision and a hard topic to base an opinion on. Thank you for the brainstorm this morning.
March 14, 2009 - 9:02amThis Comment
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