i'm blogging (briefly) today because it is the 35th anniversary of roe v. wade and i think that's pretty awesome. what's not awesome is that abortion remains possibly the single most emotional, divisive and manipulated issue in american politics today.
what's also not awesome is that a lot of people are hellbent on making the most personal of choices for other people in a misguided attempt to eliminate a practice as old as humanity itself, and one which will never, ever go away. when these people win, women die, end of story.
if you are one of the lucky women who has access to contraceptives, abortion and accurate information about reproduction, as well as the financial resources to obtain these things, be thankful today. even if you have never had an abortion. even if you never would. even if you think it's kind of uncomfortable and icky to think about and you don't think it's the right thing for you to do. be thankful that you get to make that decision for yourself. i am.
what's also not awesome is that a lot of people are hellbent on making the most personal of choices for other people in a misguided attempt to eliminate a practice as old as humanity itself, and one which will never, ever go away. when these people win, women die, end of story.
if you are one of the lucky women who has access to contraceptives, abortion and accurate information about reproduction, as well as the financial resources to obtain these things, be thankful today. even if you have never had an abortion. even if you never would. even if you think it's kind of uncomfortable and icky to think about and you don't think it's the right thing for you to do. be thankful that you get to make that decision for yourself. i am.
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nora:
me too, the movie inspired me to dig out my moldy peaches album, and it just so happens it fits my life perfectly right now 
fatality:
'tis a good reason to blog for. and a good blog, at that.