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In reply to the discussion: We should not be pro abortion! [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,122 posts)The only acceptable choice is life - and they are very clear about that. It is part of the title they choose for themselves, and their entire focus.
I'm just reporting what I have experienced in conversations on DU wiht people that runs counter to your assertion pro-abortion really implies advocating for choice. You can choose to ignore it, or not. I am explaining why I find it offensive to be told that anything short of pro-abortion is "a lukewarm-bordering-cowardly term," or that I am using it "because {I am} trying to distance {myself} from what abortion necessarily entails."
You are free to call yourself whatever you want. But it is offensive for you to cast aspersions on me for making a different choice. That was my point. Many of us who call ourselves pro-choice are making an affirmative statement about empowering all women to make whatever choices are appropriate for themselves, even if is is a choice with which we don't agree.