Reply #10: Consider the possibilities -- no commitment here

[deignan]

Is there a way for a woman to be informed/control her status in a responsible and timely manner? If she decides to be sexually active, then birth control is the choice -- free and available. In the case of rape, then she would report it within a week (this seems reasonable). Extraordinary circumstances beyond her will/awareness -- then someone is liable for monetary damages. Of course, awareness is a choice that is part of this calculation.

Again, for the time being assume that we can make a perfect law here (this is just for the sake of judging possibilities, not for dealing with practical difficulties). It does not commit you to supporting a proposition that may be flawed if implemented imperfectly. I would like you to relieve yourself of the errors of others in your opinion. However, if 4-5 weeks is simply not enough, then B (or strong B) is the choice that is right.

The point is to see if the core values at hand are possible to reconcile within the party. No sense in losing by default through lack of effort.

Also, thanks -- your concerns are absolutely critical to this poll. We need to know what are the sticking points. The information is your reply is an essential for the analysis of the poll results.