And if it were found on Mars rather than your uterus, you know what it would be classified as? Life.
A uterus is part of a person. That person has to give up a lot to be pregnant for nine months. Mars doesn’t give up anything to have life exist on it. Mars is also not a sentient being with thoughts and feelings and emotions. A pregnant person is, and they have rights. It’s not ok to take away those rights because an embryo or fetus is in their uterus. Mars doesn’t have these rights because it’s not a body, so it doesn’t have bodily autonomy.
After fertilization, there’s not a baby, there’s an embryo. Eight weeks later it becomes a fetus. When childbirth takes place, the fetus becomes an infant. Baby is an emotional term that’s fine to use in your personal life but shouldn’t be used when debating others’ rights, or it becomes emotionally manipulative.
- Emma
A person consents to the possibility of becoming pregnant whenever she chooses to have sex. It’s a consequence of an action. Bodily autonomy argument doesn’t work here. Not to mention, the life growing inside her is asked to give up a lot more by being forcibly murdered.
“Embryo” and “fetus” are nothing more than stages of development, much like “infant”, “toddler”, and “adolescent”. At no point does the subject not have its own unique *human* DNA. You’re dehumanizing what’s clearly human to justify murder. The same dehumanizing tactics were used to justify slavery in the US and the Holocaust in Europe.
Nope. Consent isn’t transitive. Arguing that it is isn’t only relevant to this debate, but is also rape apologism (“well she kissed me so obviously she wanted to have sex!” implies that consent is transitive). Bodily autonomy does work here because the pregnant person (who isn’t always “her” btw) has bodily autonomy, while the embryo or fetus does not.
Murder is a legal term and by definition, abortion is not murder. You could say killed, but if you’re going to argue that killing is inherently wrong, I hope you’ve never stepped on a bug. Or eaten fruits or vegetables or meat or wheat or…you get the point. The embryo or fetus inside the pregnant person is only able to be there with the consent of the pregnant person, because it is inside the pregnant person’s body.
That’s exactly what embryo and fetus are, I don’t see what your argument is. DNA doesn’t equal sentience or bodily autonomy. You’re dehumanizing pregnant people. It’s not even implied dehumanization, you literally compared them to Mars - a non human planet - in your op.
I don’t know if you’re black or Jewish, but if not, it’s completely unacceptable to use slavery and the holocaust as arguments. Don’t compare anything that’s not slavey to slavery, and the same goes for the holocaust.
And if it were found on Mars rather than your uterus, you know what it would be classified as? Life.
A uterus is part of a person. That person has to give up a lot to be pregnant for nine months. Mars doesn’t give up anything to have life exist on it. Mars is also not a sentient being with thoughts and feelings and emotions. A pregnant person is, and they have rights. It’s not ok to take away those rights because an embryo or fetus is in their uterus. Mars doesn’t have these rights because it’s not a body, so it doesn’t have bodily autonomy.
After fertilization, there’s not a baby, there’s an embryo. Eight weeks later it becomes a fetus. When childbirth takes place, the fetus becomes an infant. Baby is an emotional term that’s fine to use in your personal life but shouldn’t be used when debating others’ rights, or it becomes emotionally manipulative.
The site is incrediblymisleading, the tagline literally stating “For your health, choice and future.” The front page has three links labeled “Pregnancy,” “Adoption” and “Abortion.” “Abortion” is not clickable but the other two are. There are three ‘happy client stories’ and only one has talked about deciding to parent, the other two are extremely open-ended and leave a lot up to the person reading the ‘story’ and one even makes it sound like they’re opting for an abortion but ‘haven’t decided yet.’ There is no indication they do not preform abortions aside from a small ‘disclaimer’ stating a list of services they do not provide. The list reads as follows:
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~All of Positive Options’ services are free of charge; ~Medical services are overseen by licensed medical professionals, some of whom are volunteers; ~Our pregnancy test is 99% accurate 3 to 5 days before a missed period (positive or negative); ~Positive Options recommends clients consult a licensed physician to confirm the results of a pregnancy test or ultrasound; ~Any counsel received at Positive Options is not intended as a substitute for professional counseling; ~The use of electronic recording devices will not be permitted in order to protect client privacy and the privacy of Positive Options staff; ~Any attempt to obtain services or resources under false pretenses will result in the discontinuation of services; and, ~All information is kept confidential and will not be released without a client’s written consent, except if child abuse and/or criminal sexual conduct reporting laws apply or if we believe or hear that a client is in danger of hurting themselves or others. ~Positive Options does not offer annual exams, birth control devices, mid-life services, abortion services or referrals, mammograms or breast screening, in-vitro fertilization services, pre or post-natal care, treatment of infertility, or treatment of reproductive tract infections. ~Clients will receive a referral list of local physicians for continued reproductive care. ~The contents of this website are for information purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. ~In no event shall Positive Options be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on the content of this website.
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Some items have been bolded because they deserve extra attention and cause suspicion.
This site has an entire page dedicated to abortion and the different types with no indicators that this ‘clinic’ does not offer them. Oh, excuse me, yes they do have a smalldisclaimer at the bottom of the ‘services’ page:
I have gone through the entire site at least four times and only justnoticed this. I couldn’t imagine what a scared, nervous, anxious, or upset pregnant person could miss or interpret.
The ‘medical team’ includes two Nurses (Linda Dykstra RN, Nurse Sonographer and Val Kuipers RN, Nurse Sonographer) and a Nurse Practitioner (Mary Teerman LPN, Nurse Sonographer) and a Doctor Jim Gerard, MD the Medical Director, and a local practicing OB/GYN in West Michigan. Three nurses and one doctor for four locations? My general practitioner has two LPN’s and about six nurses and she’s in a small family practice!
Also this cute line:
“We are dedicated to providing our communities with a wide range of free and confidential services to all.”
Yeah, you mean pee tests and free ultrasounds. That’s a ‘wide range’ of services.
So if you live in or near Allendale, Allegan, Grand Haven, and Holland be aware of Positive Options. If you do drop by, say hi to aubscares for me. :)
*Please note that the Northern Territory has some of the most conservative laws on abortion. Abortion is legal until 14 weeks if two doctors agree the person’s physical and/or mental health is endangered, or for serious fetal abnormality. Legal up to 23 weeks in an emergency.
Darwin Private Hospital, Tiwi, (Telephone: 08 8948 0144)
Alice Springs Hospital, Alice Springs, (Telephone: 08 8951 7777) *Must have a doctor’s referral
Queensland:
Dr. Marie Campbell Street, Bowen Hills (Abortions performed up to 16 weeks, medication abortion available up to 7 weeks)
Cairns Sexual Health Service, Cairns (Medication abortion only - up to 9 weeks) - Clients must live within one hour of a hospital. Please call the Sexual Health Service and speak to the Options Nurse (available Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4pm, or Friday from 1pm). You may need to have some tests performed by your doctor first.
*Call Children by Choice on 1800 177 725 for details of available surgical abortion services in Cairns. Surgical abortion is only available to 14 weeks in Cairns.
South Australia:
*South Australian law requires that a woman be a South Australian resident for at least two months in order to access a termination in that state.
Pregnancy Advisory Centre, Woodville Park (Adelaide suburb) *Please visit this website for all services in South Australia
*For more information contact Hobart Women’s Health Centre on 03 6231 3212 or Family Planning Tasmania - Hobart 03 6228 5244 (Family Planning also located in Burnie and Launceston).
King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco - High risk patients only; abortions performed up to 19 weeks. (Telephone: 08 9340 2222Ext2777)
**Age 16 years and over Need to be advised that counseling is available should they wish to access it. Clinics require: a positive pregnancy test and client’s acknowledgement that counseling has been offered or received from a doctor.
**Age 16 years and under One of the parents has to be given the opportunity to participate in a counseling process with the person and their doctor. However, contact Family Planning WA to ask for help to get a court order if this is too difficult, distressing or dangerous for you.
**Pregnancies 20 weeks and over Abortions after 20 weeks can only be performed for a severe medical condition of the person or the pregnancy, which is decided on a case by case basis. Contact King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women.
if you’re anti choice stop pretending to give a shit about sexism.
you don’t give a fuck about sexism, you perpetrate misogyny. you aren’t angry that female fetuses are aborted for being female, you’re angry that those people are allowed to abort for any reason.
This hurricane has officially hit a category 5. To give you an idea of the strength of this storm:
Harvey was a category 4.
Katrina and Andrew were a category 5 and Irma is at the moment is stronger than both of them.
This hurricane is going to cause absolute destruction when it hits. Puerto Rico (especially this beautiful isla) Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Florida are all in it’s path. Here’s a checklist if you can afford these supplies.
Food
Bottled Water- a week’s supply minimum (One gallon daily per person)
Non perishable items that don’t require cooking ( Tuna, nuts, fruit cups, Cereal bars, peanut butter, crackers, dried fruits, canned vegetables, chili)
Dry pet food
Packaged juices
Powdered or canned milk
Supplies
Manual can opener
Toilet paper
Baby wipes ( this will make a great alternative for showers)
Batteries ( AAA, AA, 6V, C, and D)
Flash lights (if you have manual ones even better)
Battery powered radio
Utility knife
Waterproof matches
5 gallons of gas
Tampons and pads
Portable phone charger fully charged)
Sand bags (redirects water and debris flow)
First aid kit
Blankets
Rain gear - Ponchos, boots. (avoid umbrellas)
Medications
Portable cooler
Documentation / Legal End
A closed water proof sealed container
Take pictures and send them to yourself in an email of the following: Drivers License, photo ID, social security numbers, medical insurance cards (of each person)
Take photos of everything! Insurance companies are not your friends. Email everything to yourself.
If you have young children and they are able to make sure they memorize your name, address, and phone number
Other tips:
Before the hurricane hits fill up the bath tubs in your house (extra water for flushing the toilet)
Bring any ornaments from outside inside
Trim trees
Board your windows
Have a secure room that you an pile everyone ( has to have no windows)
if you have any questions message me. Keep safe mi gente xx
As an escort, these are things I WISH we had time to tell clients as they walk to the clinic.
Protesters don’t have any concept of personal space or the word “NO”. However, that doesn’t mean it is pointless to say it. The protesters need to hear “GO AWAY” and “LEAVE ME ALONE, STOP FOLLOWING ME” repeatedly and LOUDLY (I’ll talk about why this is important later). As clinic escorts, we don’t have the ability to block or run into protesters, that would be assault. Protesters will try to make you stop walking, slow you down, get in your way. ANYTHING to impede your progress. My advice is to KEEP WALKING at YOUR OWN PACE. YOU set the pace.
Don’t hesitate to film protesters. Film yourself saying go away, leave me alone, stop following me. Film the protesters stepping in front of you and trying to slow you down. If a protester touches you, film that too.
Don’t hesitate to ask an escort (if available) questions. You can grab my arm or get behind me and hold onto my shoulders. It is WHATEVER you want to do.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO WALK WITH A CLINIC ESCORT. We are there ONLY IF YOU WANT US! :) Your consent and wishes are what we want to strive for. If an escort approaches you (typically we will have an orange or pink vest that says CLINIC ESCORT on it), we will ask “Would you like us to walk with you?“ You DO NOT have to say yes. Unlike the protesters, if you say “No Thanks!” we will let you be ;)
If you feel harassed or violated once you get inside the clinic, you have EVERY RIGHT to file a non-emergency report. I would start with your local police department. Also call the FBI and the Department of Justice. The fact that a report of harassment is on record is what is important. The more reports of harassment the police have on file from clients, the more likely police will come out and watch and reprimand protesters. If you would like to report a specific protesters, just ask an escort. We typically know their names, just as they know ours.
Protesters can make you feel powerless and angry. This is a way to take your power back and report harassment.
If you have any questions, I would call your local clinic. Also you can ask me!
This is so important! Children need to learn that if they are uncomfortable touching/being touched by certain ppl (adults) they do not have to. It helps the child to understand that they are under no obligation to have physical contact with ppl just because they are adults. This could keep a child from being abused, or incentive them to speak up if they have already been.
A friend of mine is in a very bad place with a long-term abusive relationship and thinks it’s time to get out. Unfortunately, no one in her personal life has the financial means to help her, nor do they even know about the problems going on due to how much control her partner has over her, and she doesn’t have any private social media or PayPal account of her own thanks to her abuser. She’s too scared to ask people online for help, as she’s worried that her partner will find out about her plans to leave, but until she gets money, she doesn’t have any way to get out. She’s stuck in a real catch 22, so she asked me if I could help because I have such kind and amazing followers on here who have time and time again pulled through for people in need.
If anyone can help, even just a little bit, my PayPal account is [email protected]. I will be using the money to help get an apartment set up for her to move into, among other costs. Even if you can’t help, a quick reblog would help me get the word out! Thank you all so much in advance! -V
