I tend to avoid writing about things that are explosive by nature.
For the past however many days since Roe Vs. Wade first made headlines, it has made me reflect a lot not only about that, but other things that tie into that.
Hear me out with questions I have asked myself and am still researching. I believe that the most ignorant thing a person can do is be stuck in their ways and forget logic and reason. Also, forget to understand all sides to a topic.
Also, people tend to forget the ‘why’ behind their reasons why.
My belief is that a woman should have the right to choose what they do with their body. Why? Because that does not affect me. Alike to people eating whatever the heck they want, not exercising, exercising too much- it is none of my dang business.
The common argument I hear about regarding the topic of ending a pregnancy is “what about all the kids in foster care who do not have homes?”
What about them? To the folks that do not think about all of the children that currently do not have a place of residency, are you going to take them in and raise them?
As I type this, the argument does have sides, but the logic is simple to me- why bring more lives into the world when there are existing lives that need placement?
Think about it. Ending it there.
Take two reasoning. Why is the government wanting to regulate women’s bodies? Sure sounds like oppression to me. It also sounds like the possibility of relying on certain classes of women to ‘restock’ the economy. Think about it, what happens if all women stop having children? The world dies unless men want to miraculously start carrying them.
Working classes might dwindle if people are given a choice. Not only if they end a pregnancy, but a choice in general.
I was having a conversation the other day and talking about the situation of negotiating your job’s wages. Some people living paycheck to paycheck aren’t afforded the luxury of choice for a job. Also, might be too scared to ask for an increase in pay.
Think about all of that. Is the government in ways regulating choice?
Take three. As a woman myself, I can’t tell you how dang frustrating it is when I need to get a new birth control script. I feel like my birth control gets held hostage because I am forced to come in for a visit, pay a $25 copay to just have the doctor say ‘okay, we can write you a new prescription.’
So, think about that for a moment… I am fortunate enough to have insurance, yet- I am still forced to pay $25 when I need to get a new prescription. First, it is frustrating when I am trying to prevent a pregnancy, yet- hoops to jump through like I am a show animal.
Think of someone who does not have insurance. How much would they get charged to just get a visit?
And no, not everyone has access to affordable healthcare.
For the women who want to become sterilized, why do medical experts put up so much fuss? I have also heard stories of how the ‘man of the family’ is asked and has to sign off that it is okay for their woman family member getting sterilized. If this is indeed the case- WHY?????
No matter what the issue, whether it be birth control hoops, getting sterilized, abortion… women are FIGHTERS. Fighters who have to put up with a lot of fuss for their reproductive rights. And- it is truly pathetic that women have to put up with so much to do so.
There is also an argument that women are the ones who should keep and raise a kid if delivered at full-term and even if it is unwanted.
Do people forget that an egg has to be fertilized? And with that- I introduce the crazy concept of ‘it takes two to help a woman become pregnant.’
Why are people in the government allowed to make a case to regulate something so personal?
Especially when there are so sooooooo many other things that they could be focusing on. Honestly, that list in my opinion is far too long to list. Here are a few though: Investigating how cities spend their money. Finding a solution for healthcare for all. What about homelessness?
I think if Democrats and Republicans stop bickering like toddlers and have a sound of mind conversation- real stuff could get done.
Oh, another argument is using religion as an excuse. Sure, use religion as a set of guidelines for you since you are a participating member of that religion and have made a choice to be that religion- but don’t sit there and try and force religious reasons onto someone who is of different belief.
That is the beautiful thing of this country. There is diversity all around. You have the opportunity to mingle with those of different beliefs than you. Yet- I assume there are people who stay in their bubble.
Frankly, I have no idea why. It is quite fascinating to me when I get to learn of a different culture, religion, etc… differences allow for perspective. Talking with someone different leads to understanding and if not understanding- a new perspective that does not identically align with yours.
If you have read this far down, good. I hope we differ in ways. I hope that what I have posed in this blog makes you think for a minute or two.
I am not a person who hates. I am not a person who will turn up their nose if I met an atheist or someone very religious. I support people of all kids. (Minus those intentionally harming others.)
My point of this blog is to simply say, “Stop oppressing people. Stop putting them in boxes because of how you view the world. Not everyone operates the same as you.”
And also, just get along darn it. Love your neighbor. Not only the ones that are the same as you.
Danae Decker 