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   eyeofhposted 14 years ago

   So here's the question that confounds me the most:
   
   Why is it that conservatives can argue for the death penalty in one breath and expound the virtues of being pro-life in the next?  Likewise, a liberal will protest the death penalty until they are blue in the face and then trot to the next town over to argue for a woman's right to end her child's life.
   
   Anyone?

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      C.J. Wrightposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      one word: Perspective. When you love the person attack the situation. When you hate the situation attack the person. Its about not being able to hate in a healthy way.

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         eyeofhposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         That's a great answer and a very interesting concept: Hate in a Healthy Way.  In the strangest of ways it makes sense to me.

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            C.J. Wrightposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Hate things, not people.

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         Himitsu Shugishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Great insight, this is a great comment.

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      ddoingit1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      We The People, are defined malice beyond the restrictions of inmortality, in the forum of congressional democratic party lines, is the nature of Bi focal Bi-partisonship past the glory of Abriham Lincoln to the maturity of Am I my Brothers Keepr, I challenge you to a duo, to fight for civil democrasy for the world to know We Hold sacrit to the desire of
      God, and We are Family of God

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      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I am going to give you my assessment, and it's not up for debate, because I most likely won't be back to this forum, to discuss this any further.
      
      All politicians are people of powerful positions. The only way they can stay in office is thru manipulation of the majority.
      
      If one person argues against the death penalty and still be pro-abortion, because these are two separate subjects. Which is what you are not doing...you are lumping them together in one topic.
      
      Abortion is for woman's rights and should be left up to that person, regardless of religion or government. This isn't to be tampered with, under no circumstance, because it is the woman's body and her decision alone. No one has the right to argue or debate with her about the choice she has to make.
      
      The Death Penalty, is brought about by government as the strongest form of punishment, which can be assigned to certain criminals, who have damaged society. Taking their life is seen as voiding a person's right to life. Which is error, because we execute war criminals for crime against humanity, Yet won't do it against the criminals who are ruining America's society(humanity).
      
      Your next response is going to be more likely not to be worth my response, because you are going to argue that a child is a life? Which is clearly not the case. Yes, some law(s), in some states have been made, to clearly define a 'life' of an individual, but stop short of doing what "pro-lifer's" wants. Which is life begins at fertilzation. It's not going to happen.
      
      The word "Life" hasn't been defined, as to when it began, except for the word 'birth' or 'born'. Life before that, is subjective to interpretations or situation or circumstances.
      
      I hope I helped.

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         eyeofhposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Wow! Someones got it all figured out!  Unfortunately life just isn't that simple.  I'll explain if--if you've not been too far jaded by a subject that you've obviously spent much time making your mind up on. 
         
         I think that abortion is wrong, but that is just my opinion.  That does not, however give me the right to judge anyone.  I know, and love people that have had abortions.  I do not agree with their decisions and yet I respect them as people.  It seems, from your tone,  that you would judge me or others who might have that opinion.  Perhaps I am wrong, and if I misunderstood i apologize.
         
         As far as when life begins, I do not need the government or any law to give me the answer to that.  Neither do you.  It is a silly point to argue really.  It would be better to just say "I believe a woman has the right to make her own decision about her own body, regardless of what is at stake".  Why try to make excuses for your beliefs.  It is what it is.
         
         Now as far as knowing what someones response is going to be and deeming it not worthy...I can only imagine you probably think I am some kind of Bible thumping Jesus Freak.  Not true.  I believe in a higher power but not in any form of organized religion.
         
         My opinion is simple and not laced with hate or judgement...but since it's "not up for debate, because I most likely won't be back to this forum, to discuss this any further." I guess I won't ever find out what yours is based on...

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         tksenseiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Of course we have the 'right' to debate about that choice, because it affects more than just that woman.

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            Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            That's Democracy for you.

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            Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            That's Democracy for you.

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               tksenseiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               So it is.

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            Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            No! You are not to debate and it's NOT a right of yours, NOR should it be your concern. That's the exact problem with society, too many other people telling the individual what he or she can or cannot do.
            
            It's pathetic. When you start ripping away at the foundation of right of choice, then you strip people of their power to control their own life.
            
            How is that fair in any way, shape or form?
            
            It's HER BODY and NONE of your concern!

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      awareposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      it kills me too. heres a quote of mine . a woman can kill her baby , but cant sell her p_ _ _ y.

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      cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      i believe that is called "irony".
      
      

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      christalluna1124posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I think murder is wrong in any way, shape or form, but the execution of an innocent baby is the worst thing that could ever happen. I do realize that there are circumstances when we have no other choice in an execution but I am still uncomfortable with it,

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      sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Can you really compare these two?

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         tksenseiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         One seeks to punish the absolute worst offenders and the other seeks to punish society's most innocent and vulnerable.

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            sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            yes, thank you. very well said.

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      carterchasposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      No conflict exists.  Here's why:
      
      Abortion is the oldest form of birth control.  For thousands of years women have been having abortions...until around 1830.  When physicians started becoming more than faith healers they still didn't know about germs.  Laws were passed prohibiting doctors from performing abortions, not preventing women from having them.  Why?  Because doctors were treating and handling dead people and (with the same equipment) performing abortions.  Women would become infected and die.  In 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe vs. Wade because the state no longer had an interest (safety) in the laws that prevented abortions.  Several other routine procedures on women are similiar to an abortion (which is how illegal abortions were sneakily performed).  Liberals do not approve of abortions, but we want to keep them safe.  Typically conservatives have fought very strongly to keep the sex education programs out of the schools;  programs that would eliminate the need for most abortions.
      
      Not all liberals are anti-death penalty.  However, we have problems with the way the death penalty is handled.  (1) Approximately 1.5 million dollars is spent on the Prosecution side of every death penalty case.  The defending side is lucky to have ten thousand dollars, usually not. (2) Whether the death penalty is sought or not is completely at the hands of the prosecutor.  Many jurisdiction would be happy for a long prison sentence while other jurisdiction seek death.  (3) Long term imprisonment is far more economical that the death penalty.  In addition to the added costs of these prosecutions (many would have pleaded guilty), the added security measures required for housing death row inmates is far higher than conventional inmates.  Death row inmates are also unable to do any useful work while awaiting executions.  The best argument against the death penalty is economics.  To execute one prisoner requires the equivelent of three person's life work.  We can spend the money in better ways.
      
      Personally, I believe that the death penalty is best used in specific cases: Planned Murder.   I think the death penalty is best reserved for those who enter a situation planning to kill.  The robber or rapist who goes too far should spend decades in prison.  Maybe they do deserve to die.  But narrowing the focus of the death penalty would save society uncounted millions of dollars.  Money that could be spent to prevent such crimes.

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      readytoescapeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      In the conservative view (the correct one I might add) the death penalty is applied to the guilty, and the unborn or innocent are not murdered.
      
      The liberal progressive view is the guilty should go unharmed or go free and the innocent destroyed.
      
      The question alone demonstrates the absurdity and idiocy of the LP plank

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       mistywildposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       our goverments pretty messed up huh??? just believe what you believe.

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       repstrydieflyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That's a very good question. I am not conservative or liberal, so I am going to give you an independent point of view.
       
       I am definitely Pro-life and I believe no human has the right to take another human's life (death penalty). It doesn't matter how much crime or destruction they did to society. There are prisons and jails and psycho wards for people like that. All they need is confinement and counseling and they could change for the positive. Freeway Ricky Ross, an infamous crack cocaine distributor in the 1980s, went to jail for 20+ years and has just been released a few months ago. Prison changed him for the positive, because he read and received education, and was introduced to a whole new world besides drug-dealing. Now he is trying to steer temporary kids in the ghetto from gangs and drugs to the positive/brighter side to life. So I don't think anybody who had a negative impact on society should be murdered. Anyways, there are many politicians who have damaged society more than anybody in history has, but they haven't been persecuted. So why should any civilian?
       
       I also believe that abortion is wrong in so many ways, because they don't even give the baby a chance to experience it's life. They don't know if that baby could have grew up to be a very important asset in society and save humanity in ways. I also can't grasp the concept that a mother would kill their child. If anything they could have gave birth to their child and put her/him up for adoption. That way when it gets older it can track the mother down, and the mother doesn't have to live with partial murder of her own BLOOD.
       
       So all in all, conservatives and liberals are so corrupt and so competitive that they can stand to their views from one issue to the next. It's actually somewhat disgusting if you ask me.

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       johnb0127posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       This is ridiculous! Conservatives believe that if someone kills 100 people by going on a shooting spree, they deserve to die for the price of those that the person shot and killed. Abortion is wrong, completely wrong. Why would someone support, must less kill a baby? They must be brainless.
       
       So now here YOU are comparing this:
       
       MASS MURDERER vs. INNOCENT BABY FORCED TO DIE FOR SOME IDIOT'S MISTAKE
       
       It doesnt match up!

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          eyeofhposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          It's funny. When I asked this question the point I had in mind was that, in my opinion, NO ONE ON THIS PLANET has the right to decide who lives and who dies!  I've followed the forum and, with few exceptions, all I have seen is the extremities of both sides argue that their side has the right to make that choice.  It must be wonderfull to be sure enough about one's own place in existence to be able to make that decision about someone elses place in that same existence. 
          
          Well, so much for adult discussion...here's some interesting FACTS for you to consider:
          
          1)Not every person put to death by the American Justice System is a "MASS MURDERER"
          
          2)Not every innocent baby (that is about the only point I agree with) is being "forced to die for some idiots mistake"
          
          The real problem with the left and right is that BOTH sides are black and white when it comes to the issues that concern them, and all kinds of horrid shades of gray when it comes to the basic black and white question of RIGHT and WRONG!
          
          The fact that no one has realized this is the truly "RIDICULOUS" part!

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   XTASISposted 14 years ago

   hypocrisy ?

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      ddoingit1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hypocrasy is define by the shine of nature to reformulate the nature of beasts beyong that morning light I see the morning breaze am I not the bretheren of life, or am I the essence of deaht
      <snipped - do not promote links in the Forums>

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         XTASISposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         So you're still high  ...
         Can I have some ?

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   TMinutposted 14 years ago

   Kill guilty criminals that have proven to be a menace to society, the innocents aren't to be slaughtered but protected. Doesn't seem backward or hypocritical to me.
   
   The other way around does - kill a baby because he/she is inconvenient at this time in my life but do everything we can to prolong the life of that man who had kidnapped, raped, and killed several women and/or children.
   
   Not too confusing or confounding to see which makes sense. And if you believe in preserving life at all costs (I don't), you'd have to fight for both.

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   Denno66posted 14 years ago

   There you have Humanity.

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   Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

   Easy, at least when it comes to early abortions (although, believe it or not, neither all Conservatives nor all Liberals necessarily believe what is commonly associated with either group):
   
   Conservatives often believe that unborn babies are innocent little human beings, and that death-penalty-worthy criminals have done something worthy of being destroyed, themselves.  They may also believe that the surviving family members of victims of torture and/or murder deserve to see justice.
   
   Liberals often believe that ending the life of an unfinished human being (particularly in the first trimester) is at times better than allowing a child to be born to a mother who can't/won't offer that child what every child needs/deserves; and therefore creates a damaged human being.  In other words, they can believe that sometimes it's better to end a life before birth than to sentence a human being to a lifetime anguish and damage.
   
   As far as the death penalty goes, many are more worried about killing wrongfully convicted people than about killing the real criminals.  Many are worried about "government killing" (of viable human beings) as compared to the private, personal, decision to end, say, the life of a seven-week-old fetus.   Anyone who has ever seen the "products of conception" after an early miscarriage can see there's a very big difference between that and Fred, the wrongfully convicted guy on death row.
   
   (As far as later abortions go, I'm sorry - I just think they take a "special kind of coldness" that is separate from the more mainstream matter of legal, early, abortions; and I have no explanation for anyone's believing those are ok.)

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   habeeposted 14 years ago

   Don't toss me into this bucket. I'm pro-life and against the death penalty. I understand your confusion, however. I've often had those same questions.

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   habeeposted 14 years ago

   BTW, Aware, I love your quote. I never thought about it that way!

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   songsterposted 14 years ago

   maybe the pro life -abortion debate was suped up to avoid other debates during elections, i have heard that said before.

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   awareposted 14 years ago

   i think the death sentence should be carried out buy the victims loved ones. not the state.

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      Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      An eye for an eye?

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         marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Turn the other cheek?

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      Stimpposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      DING, DING, DING....WE HAVE A WINNER!!! 

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         Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         

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    MikeNVposted 14 years ago

    The bigger question is why do people keep electing Public Officials based on party affiliation and not on what they stand for and will accomplish.
    
    We have a very broken system, and people just keep feeding it.

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    Its the ones that don't have a say that you may not notice cags.

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       Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       If you are referring to the child's choice. That is a myth!
       
       Abortion is the right of the mother. Abortions will not be done a whim. No doctor in their right mind would perform one, done under those circumstances.
       
       The ability for women to get abortions is a right that isn't to be violated, but must be monitored. It's not practical to abort a child at 6 or 7 months. No that's just dumb and no doctor would do it.
       
       The Laws are defined by each state, as to when 'life' begins or is considered a child.
       
       What's missing is an exact definition for what is considered a life-form? No one is willing to make that distinction, because the dramatic effects, for which it would change.

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          readytoescapeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Actually that's just dumb, that decision has been made, abortion supportors just choose to ignore it. When a pregnant woman is murdered, the perpatrator is charged with the murder of two, the mother and the child. The age of the fetus doesnt matter, in the eyes of the law a life is a life.

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             Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             The LAW has never been absolute. Investigate it, check it out for real. See for yourself, how many are actually charged for both murders.
             
             Unless, you're getting your information from drama-time tv...then yeah, you'd think they are.
             
             Seriously, look into it.

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          sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          well, what a solid argument. One hospital back east was delivering babies and then leaving them in soiled 'comfort rooms' until they died by starvation.(it was safer for the mother) So, some new laws were created because of that. 
          The Clintons even agreed that babies upon birth have rights, but anything prior....?
          One "professor" in Boston Mass. was teaching in his classrooms that mothers should be able to 'abort' three months after delivery. Why? because it would give her a chance to see if it was really right for her.
          
          you really want to talk about rights? You really think a babies choice is a myth. You know- as the doctors are cutting the baby inside the mother, the baby is doing everything possible to not be touched and cut.
          
          this is why you discust me cags. You speek so assertive like you have all knowledge.
          You guys all laugh and have cliche little remarks about the religions of the world- but you sure have life figured out. Don't you?
          
          P.S. I will not be responding to your rubish any longer.
          
          thats all it is. REALLY.

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             Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             And, do you know WHY? everything you mentioned happened? Do you even have a damn clue to the underlying cause that makes those actions happen?
             
             Are you paying attention yet?
             
             You call yourself a human being, you're pathetic. It's easier to punish ALL for because of what one individual does. Even, in a case by case basis, yes it is ugly. But, punishing everyone who is that person isn't RIGHT either. Stripping aways a person's individual RIGHT OF CHOICE isn't the answer.
             
             Do you get it? Or are you too pig-headed to understand?

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    "for the wages of sin is death"

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    marinealways24posted 14 years ago

    "for the wages of death is sin"

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    continued "but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       "gift of every individual to have an individual mind and belief whether it causes group separatism or not"

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    ready, I agree btw.

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       Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I am glad to see.

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    lostgirlscatposted 14 years ago

    Capital punishment: Fiscally unwise, morally questionable, and I think it crueler ( and therefore am for) locking them up for life, paired up with a "diametrically opposed ideological room-mate."
    
    Pro-life/Pro-choice: Mothers' body, choice, ultimately her religous beliefs, knowledge, and the consequences of her action are her own.

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Abortion is a contradiction to life.

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    "her body?"
    
    Thank you Lord for giving me brains and wisdom. Grant me more patience for the fallen. Take a piece of 'her body' as she takes the life of your children. Maybe an arm will do, the first time. Maybe a leg the second time. Maybe her neck the third time.

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       Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       And, that is specifically WHY church and government are NOT to be mixed.

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       What did it say about a 12 year old girl that becomes raped and pregnant?

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    your judgment will be most painful cags.

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       Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Judgement is for the sad.

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          sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          prepare to be sad.

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             Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             How can I be? I'm in control of my own life. I don't hurt people. I don't damage society. I say what I honestly feel. And, my actions are honest, because my cause is higher than myself.
             
             I have no ignorance about Life, but do have ignorance in other areas. However, I also don't think I am better than anyone and I have come to an understanding that the outlook 'what is in the best interests of society' isn't properly looked after.
             
             The sacrifice of individual right of choice is constantly challenged and weighed against that of society, and shortly, the government will be ripping apart the Constitution. I'm advocating for the rights of individuals to maintain power over their life.
             
             So, I don't see where you expect me to be sad? You must have the wrong impression, or simply didn't read my profile.
             
             Either way, what you think is coming to me, is only in your imagination. So, let's keep it real. You don't like my honesty, then don't comment on my comments or make snied remarks to bait me.
             
             You may feel like you're justified in your actions, but the truth is - morally you're wrong.

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    Give me the baby.
    
    the first questions in abortion topics- what about? What if?

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Questions are usually how answers are found. Is this new to you? So make every woman that gets raped have the baby and give the baby to you? Is this logical to you?

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          sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          yes it is logical. I garantee I could find homes and manage the rape victim babies. I can't compete with the 3 million "mistakes" america produces.

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             marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             You are not logical if you wish to make every raped woman go through 9 months of birth for a child she unwillingly conceived. Are you Satan?

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Abortion is a contradiction to life.

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    I know someone who has endured greater suffering.

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Couldn't be more painful than being forced to have sex then forced to have the kid in result of that rape. Did he get raped and give birth?

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    sooner than laterposted 14 years ago

    no. He had children that grew up to like his mortal enemy. Then they laughed at Him and spit on his face, then killed Him.

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I would rather be spit on and killed than be raped and forced to have the kid as a result.
       
       I agree that abortion is contradiction to life. There is no absolute answer to abortion.
       
       In some ways, it should be illegal because it teaches that life is unimportant. Other ways it would be wrong to tell someone it's illegal for them to get an abortion like a rape.

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          sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          yeah, how would you like your beautiful baby to never love you?

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             marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             We didn't get an abortion. My child also isn't the result of my wife being raped. Just because we had an ideal pregnancy doesn't mean everyone does. Have you lived everyones lives? Have you been raped before?

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                sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                how would you feel if your child didn't love you still? all the good blessings considered.

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                   marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   What is the point of the question?

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                      sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      You didn't get the connection to Jesus? Thats what we did to Him. thats my point.

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                         marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                         Maybe Jesus should have explained more instead of leaving so much open to interpretation. I didn't read where he said force a raped child to have a baby. If he did say it, I want no part of him.

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                            mistywildposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                            at it again marine good to see you back, I will not argue with you, so please let's not, however I was raped multiple times as child. Does that mean God/Jesus hates me? No, it means there is EVIL in this world, and yes, God lets that evil exist so we can be a free people. We all have freewill, as you know, some just love to abuse it. No arguing, if you would like to talk, remember I said talk, further about this please email me. No arguing here or on email, I would like to talk rationally with you. Your friend.

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                               marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                               I'm sorry to hear that Misty. Some only see things through their own eye's before trying to see things through others eye's. Maybe one of our biggest flaws as a society. Hope you are having a good night. What's good now that the bad is out of the way?

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                                  mistywildposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                  ah, I've learned to live with my past, the good is I have another Thanksgiving to go to tomorrow

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                                     marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                     lol What do you mean another? Do I at least get a plate?

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                                        mistywildposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                        had Thanksgiving with Shaun's folks last night, my folks are tomorrow. And sure ya can, whatcha want?

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                                           marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                           Everything with extra dessert! TY And a beer!

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                                              mistywildposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                              a beer? Not a whiskey and soda??

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                                                 marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                                                 Those will work as well, i'm not picky. lol Have a GN and a good 2nd Thankgiving! I am going to zzz!

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    habeeposted 14 years ago

    I hate abortion, especially when it's used as a form of birth control. Don't think for a minute that this doesn't happen. I've had high school students who had already had as many as 3 or 4 by the time they were seniors. I am realistic enough, however, to understand that regardless of laws, women will continue to somehow have abortions. If Roe v. Wade were ever overturned, the women would resort to nasty "back alley" procedures. I do STRONGLY support laws against late-term abortions, however, except in cases where the mother's life is threatened.
    
    We need to work together on ways to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies instead of tearing each other up on the issue of abortion. I think even the "most left" liberal would agree that abortion is not a good thing, even though they defend a woman's choice to have one. I don't know anyone who is "for" abortion itself. Fewer unwanted pregnancies = fewer abortions. I'm all for placing condoms in high school lockers!

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    TMinutposted 14 years ago

    How can it be true than the death penalty costs more? If you killed them right after the verdict, it doesn't.

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       habeeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That's not how it works in the US. The criminal would have a sea of appeals and other legal processes at his disposal that would cost taxpayers more than feeding and housing him for life.

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    TMinutposted 14 years ago

    So many girls and women now consider the father irrelevant anyway, the baby belongs to the mom. I'd keep my baby alive. I can't say that I wouldn't give him/her up for adoption, that would depend on how I felt during the pregnancy.

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       sooner than laterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       ohh yeah. Well welcome to a nation of illigitimate babies are encouraged. I bet 90% of rape babies are "mothers" trying to get their boy friends in jail because they were fighting.

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    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Good night Marine.
    
    See you tomorrow? Maybe?

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       marinealways24posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Yes! GN to all. You are all insane!

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    ridiculous.

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       lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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          Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          What? That was the best I had to offer that line of thought.

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    Bibowenposted 14 years ago

    I believe in the right to life, but rights are not absolutes. You can forfeit your rights in some cases. Your rights will be sharply curtailed if you commit a crime and go to prison, for example.
    
    A person that kills someone with malice forfeits his right to live.
    
    There is a consistency here but it doesn't surround the principle of life; it surrounds the principle of innocence and guilt. Innocent people should not be punished and guilty people should.
    
    Babies should not be killed by their mothers because those infants are innocent; a man that breaks into the home of a family, kills the husband, rapes the woman, and then tortures her to death has forfeited his right to live. He is guilty; in this case, he should die for it.

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Because they are completely different issues all together.

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