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Women in France rejoice over enshrined right to abortion

This week, women in France celebrated the newly enshrined right to abort their children.

The US was able to recognize that this right is not constitutional, and could only be if you rewrite the constitution. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, states have been able to decide their own abortion laws.

French president said: "we're sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you and no one can decide for you."

He added he "will not rest" until abortion is introduced to the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. In a speech during the ceremony to mark this now constitutional right, he declared this is "freedom, a fight made up of tears, tragedies and broken destinies."

Yes, there are many broken destinies. They are broken because they were taken by abortion.

The Eiffel Tower lit up with the words "#My bodyMychoice." Women in France believe that this is a "victory."

Victory for whom, I wonder?
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meJess · F
There is no right answer, unfettered right to abortion or total ban, both have consequences. The US decision appears to criminalise power failures in embryo freezers, miscarriages, ectopip pregnancies and other types lethal to the mother. The French decision eliminates any consideration the father may have. Not sure what the answer is, it is probably in between, but at least France isn’t criminalising informed decisions.
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