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In reply to the discussion: As a person, my decisions regarding reproduction are mine. [View all]NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)36. By not believing in God, I see myself as a part of nature
Not as nature's steward that is separate and exceptional. Therefore, civilization's destruction of nature destroys my habitat and a piece of who we are (something we humans, in a natural setting, repeatedly hold in reverence). And yes, dead is dead, but I have a biological instinct to maximize pleasure and avoid pain. While I am here, I am utterly urged instinctively to promote an environment that ensures we are healthy and happy. Living a life in a toxic, dying cesspool is most definitely not what I naturally want for myself or anyone else.
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I'm in favor of you having as many abortions as you personally choose to, MineralMan
Electric Monk
Nov 2013
#1
You are advocating the control of the potential existence of others. Is that better?
notadmblnd
Nov 2013
#65
To you. Potential life has no value to you. It doesn't mean potential life doesn't have value
notadmblnd
Nov 2013
#77
There is a medical procedure that can be performed to terminate a potential life that is
notadmblnd
Nov 2013
#83
Freedoms that impede upon others are not congruent with democracy or progressive values
NoOneMan
Nov 2013
#58
any questions i had regarding your credibility on anything have now been answered. proceed.
dionysus
Nov 2013
#45
The planet doesn't need to "view" us as a threat for us to be destroying the ecosystem
NoOneMan
Nov 2013
#43
Earth is finite, we have finite space and resources to support life, and some quality
RKP5637
Nov 2013
#81
Agree 100%. My decisions are right for me and no one else. My decisions are also no one else's
OregonBlue
Nov 2013
#4
My guess is that you mean you would conduct yourself in such a way not to cause an
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#37
thanks. I'm glad for the chance to clarify the "moral choice" argument for the "pro-choice"
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#69
And you have had a life-changing experience that has led you to your present status.
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#82
Bedause those are crimes against a person and the person should have the choice
Ranchemp.
Nov 2013
#28
What then, is the precise and relevant difference between this outcome and one predicated not on cri
LanternWaste
Nov 2013
#47