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Dibs Ludicrous:
if a woman has the right to refuse sex, and has the technology available to avoid conception, why is it necessary for her to kill somebody because of her choice to engage in sexual activity?
Why do all of your posts only mention one half of the equation? it takes two to tango. I didn't study an elective in femist theory just to successfully hit on hot women. In patriachial societies its very easy to see attitudes towards women that shun any attitudes or behaviours that are not in line with what is traditionally valued.
Why is it up to the woman to decide not to have sex, when there is no consequence for male behaviour. Son go out an act like a bunny, daughter you are evil if you aren't a nun. Quite frankly there will be issues as a result of the conflicting values.
From an evolutionary perspective, the issues stems from jealousy and infidelity. However I won't go into that unless I have to.
Next is the idea of contraception, did you know that female contraceptive devices have a much higher fail rate than male contraceptive devices. Even condomns aren't perfect either.
I am pro early stage abortion, and against late stage abortion. But really I support education.A Good education, not just physical ed, is actually the best way of preventing teen pregnacy. I can through in some references if needed. The reason I am pro abortion at all is because societies in general don't support young mothers.
If you don't want abortion at all, then support young mothers. Most societies will agree that abortion is cheaper. Its unfortunate but true. Though support programs needs to be well designed. Australia's support programs are terrible, teens have babies just to get the support >.<. its terrible, have a baby to pay for the wide screen tv. They are reforming the system now, 10+ years after it was introduced.
I do agree with Braden to some extent about Eugenics, terminating embryos that have a genetic defect is one thing, but terminating or only choosing embyros that have what parents consider 'ideal' designer baby characteristics is a terrible idea. Letting Fate/God decide has been far more successful, going back as far as the human species has existed. Its God's will that humanity is what it is today and what it will be in the future. I really don't trust humans can make a better decisions in this instance.