Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Laurian

(2,593 posts)

3. The last sentence in that article stunned me and

Reply to Hissyspit (Original post)

Sun Apr 15, 2012, 08:14 AM

Apr 2012

made me realize how long women have had a legal right to choose. It makes the current fervor for taking that right away even more aggregious. How can we go back? While I am past the child bearing years, I worry about young women who may need to make this difficult choice, but will have to face untold obstacles and judgements to remain in control of their bodies and their lives.

I just can't believe we are where we are on this issue in 2012..........

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

NY Times: Having An Abortion When "No One Called Me A Slut" [View all] Hissyspit Apr 2012 OP

It somehow never occurred to me ... surrealAmerican Apr 2012 #1

It's BECAUSE we've gained ground Aerows Apr 2012 #2

yes, the 70s Carolina Apr 2012 #4

back when Honda was made in Japan and Ford was assembled in the US ... zbdent Apr 2012 #5

ah yes, the unions before Carolina Apr 2012 #6

The last sentence in that article stunned me and Laurian Apr 2012 #3

I can understand a young woman who doesn't want hedgehog Apr 2012 #7

i'm 30 and know i don't want children fizzgig Apr 2012 #9

this is a very good read fizzgig Apr 2012 #8

Before it was legal.. SoCalDem Apr 2012 #10