Out of line? Maybe...

[getsettojet]

I'm curious, not on what the 'vegan' response is, but on each individuals perception of the acceptability of abortion as I feel this and veganism would be closely intertwined? I probably won't respond to any responses, as debates like these tend to get heated, I'm just curious what the majority of vegans here believe in relation to this matter

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[plantyhamchuk]

Pro-choice. Life is full of choices, and just as I don't demand that others agree with my dietary views, I don't demand for them to agree with my reproductive health views. I do demand that they allow me the right to make my own choices, however

[tarwatersghost]

Well said!

[lavajin]

Hey That's what I was going to say!

[rebbyribs]

I agree completely.

[auntspiker]

I'm pro-non of my buisness. It's my own little thing. I personally wouldn't ever get an abortion, but I don't care if others do. I can't control the lives of my sisters, and they can't control the lives of others.

[supercarrot]

ditto. :-)

[rinalia]

You know, directly work with those affected by the cruelty industry rather than spout rhetoric regarding what's right and wrong?

Not everyone has the time or resources to work directly "with those affected by the cruelty industry." I think through careful evaluation of our own personal feelings and thoughts on a matter, along with some education, we can develop a sound stance on an issue without ever having donated our time to a cause.

I think it is wonderful you are doing what you can for a cause you believe in. And, I do think people can gain insight and perspective on an issue they strongly believe in BY spending time with agencies who share similar (or even different!)perspectives. But, a person can formulate an ethical stance of "right" or "wrong" without volunteering time or money to organizations.

[inheadlights]

i interned at a planned parenthood for half of a school year.
and i am still very much pro-choice.

very much.

i think it actually reaffirmed that.

[tarwatersghost]

So taking a women's studies course makes someone evil somehow?

[supercarrot]

your doctor wouldn't give you birth control? :-(

had you tried planned parenthood? (did you have that as an option?)

if i remember correctly, the first time i got birth control, i was 16. i didn't know there was an age restriction. is there?

vegan and pro life

[moniska]

i feel that being vegan means respecting ALL life.
however the problem with abortion is much deeper than it being legal. the mindset of people in regards to sex needs to be reworked. if you arent in a position to have a child, you arent in a position to be having sex! people today are so hooked on it tho. it is sad to me.

Re: vegan and pro life

[ohok]

could you explain your statement? obviously, we're not quite using sex the way it's meant to be used in this day and age. but regardless, sex with no intention of pregnancy can be healthy and fun, and i can guarantee people are never going to stop. so what do two healthy people having safe sex while on birth control need to know about having a child? as far as i can tell, all they need to know is that they surely won't be having one. i suppose if i were to reword your statement in my own opinion i would say "if you aren't in a position to have a child, you aren't in a position to be having unprotected sex," but i guess that goes without saying. anyhow your statement was totally true, and it's an interesting viewpoint, i was just wondering if you could elaborate a little.

Re: vegan and pro life

[moniska]

ill restate it as irresponsible sex

Re: vegan and pro life

[weeona]

Here's the problem with that