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1. The number of maternal deaths due to illegal abortions before and after the twin Roe and Doe decisions (1973) remained about the same (~40/yr). No woman should have to die because of a botched attempt at healthcare period, yes. But... https://twitter.com/titusnation/status/1335265814186917889
1. The number of maternal deaths due to illegal abortions before and after the twin Roe and Doe decisions (1973) remained about the same (~40/yr). No woman should have to die because of a botched attempt at healthcare period, yes. But... https://twitter.com/titusnation/status/1335265814186917889
2. We promote abortion as though it is the only way by which women can achieve empowerment. We’ve used it as a panacea for all the other ills that we’ve allowed to plague teen and young women, including: discrimination, economic inequality, lack of resources and prenatal care...
2 (cont’d). All abortion does is terminate the pre-born and leave the woman with a list of psychological and physical side effects. It does not alleviate in any way the other circumstances women face that lead them to choose abortion.
2 (cont’d). So instead of pretending we have done women right by shoving surgery and medication in their faces, we should be focusing on social and economic reform that supports their life choices, empowers them, and does not put them at lifelong risk.
3. The GOP isn’t the face of the pro-life movement. And the majority of pro-lifers aren’t Republican. In fact, many pro-lifers work in healthcare or are first responders. They see firsthand the results of COVID-19 and are advocating for better care for others’ safety and health.
3 (cont’d). In fact, in the time that it probably took you to make that tweet, pro-lifers
-raised money for mothers/families in need
-saved lives from COVID-19
-organized resources for immigrants
-adopted and took in foster care children
-organizes education efforts
-raised money for mothers/families in need
-saved lives from COVID-19
-organized resources for immigrants
-adopted and took in foster care children
-organizes education efforts
4. So to conclude, take your assumptions elsewhere, please be kind, and please spend your time improving conditions instead of making fun of a socioeconomic movement which clearly you haven’t had the opportunity to interact with before.
