Women’s choice leaves questions
There has never been any disagreement on whether or not women have a right to choose – we do. The question is whether that right should be exercised before or after conception. Before or after, another life has been created. Or even after it has been born.In today’s sensual society, people want to freely have sex to gratify their desires. But what is missing is the responsibility that must go along with the act. If the women do not take the proper precautions, they will almost certainly create life, and may not want it.Sex is designed for making babies. If you do not want babies, you have the responsibility to avoid getting pregnant. Effective contraceptives are widely available and even free for the asking. Not to use them shows a great lack of responsibility and maturity. You are making a CHOICE when you decide to not use contraceptives.When you go to an abortion clinic, they should take an ultrasound before they do anything. But they will not let you see the screen. Why? Because you might recognize that there really is a child inside you. That makes it much harder to destroy. Abortion is not something you get – it is something you do to your child. If we all had plastic see-through tummies, abortion would almost not exist. It would be a choice very few could make.Is it possible to make an informed decision about abortion, without getting emotionally involved?Is it possible to examine the facts and not become emotionally upset, to remain aloof and distant, and make an informed decision? Also, women should realize that abortion is often not THEIR choice, but is forced on them by the males – abortion liberates men, not women! The men can and do walk away from their responsibility and leave it to the women to cope. Truly liberated women will not let irresponsible men control their lives. If we do not take charge of our own lives, we are making ourselves inferior; a pregnant woman being the most inferior of all.Stand up for your rights! Be responsible and expect responsibility from your partner. If he isn’t willing to give it, then he is using you. If you let him use you, then you are accepting your position as inferior to his. Demand equality and stand up for your rights! Be proud of being a woman – who can make life where there was no life before – who can nurture and love? Who needs to be loved and not used!
Kori Lessing
