Friday, May 09, 2014

Democrats have to develop a dialogue to "Pro-Life Advocates."

It is important. There are scientific findings, socio-economic studies and laws, precedent. If the USA is to honor a woman's ability to decide the path of her own life, that needs a dialogue which includes the options women face in viewing the future. It is a dialogue that addresses girls and teen pregnancy. It is a dialogue that values quality of life and parenting. It is a dialogue that addresses domestic violence, guns and women's risks. 

The Democrats have to be as comfortable for advocating privacy rights for women as the Republican ease in condemning women with their autonomy and freedom to choice.

The Democratic dialogue can also address relationships, both lesbian and straight and why they fail. It would be good for the country to have that openness. 

Included in 'choice' is the right to live within a chosen faith, maintain a pregnancy to term and even be supported by the government if the woman is not financially independent. All that information is important to create a scope of understanding and why Pro-Life has a place within the Democratic Party as well. Pro-Life is more about religious choices than is currently discussed.

There is nothing wrong with Pro-Life. They should not be isolated into one camp or the other if they are not empowered to see the 'world of choices' available to women. Women are capable of planning for a career. Preventing government dependency can start with the understanding women have the right to an autonomous life they choose. 

Emily has the right to make her own choices. She deserves the same respect as any other women making different choices. She is terminating an unwanted pregnancy, not killing a baby.

When Emily Letts (click here) tried to find a video of an abortion procedure online, she realized she couldn't find a single recording depicting how the surgical procedure pans out. The 25-year-old abortion counselor was pregnant, but felt completely unready to have a baby. After scheduling her abortion, Letts realized her upcoming procedure could also be a teaching moment for other women who have doubts about the process. She decided to film her own abortion....