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In reply to the discussion: Arkansas Senate passes bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks [View all]NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)Twins? Wow...my teenagers are two years apart, and that's a challenge. Good luck and best of health to you and your family.
I made a statement that the abortion debate brings out the torches. That might not have been the best choice of words, but I still believe the sentiment behind them. In my opinion, this is a subject that divides our country as much as, if not more than, any other.
From personal experience with a family member, I know a thing or two about terminating a pregnancy later than twenty weeks. In that particular case, the baby had a serious medical condition, had almost no chance of living to a full term pregnancy, and the mother's health was in danger as well. She was a wanted baby, and losing her was a tragedy for everyone.
As for parting company on whether my personal feelings should be used to influence legislation, I would hope that my opinion is made up by much more than feelings. I was never Mr. Spock, but I'm an educated person.
Thanks.