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Schrödinger’s pregnant woman…

Both "irresponsible" enough to unintentionally become pregnant while being responsible enough to be compelled to maintain 9 months of healthy pre-natal care, and then care for a newborn baby. 🤨
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
I think there is a simple and equitable solution here. Abortion for any non life saving reason can certainly be banned.. In return, the offspring of this pregnancy can be handed at randon to any registerd Republican voter, with a legal responsibilty to provide for all the childs needs until the age of majority inforced by court order. I think getting the law involved in both sides of this is only fair. Its also best for the child if the selection process is means tested. So the children go to the richest families. After all. Its all about the welfare of the child. Right?😷
@whowasthatmaskedman Absolutely. And those who want to involve themselves in the reproductive choices of total strangers can really get involved, and put their money where their mouths are. 👍🏽
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@bijouxbroussard You know me.. Its always all about the money...Money talks BS walks..😷
Elessar · 26-30, M
It must be the new "you're too young to drink a beer, but you can sign up to die in Iraq just fine"
@Elessar Yes. The same type of legal hypocrisy.
Elessar · 26-30, M
@bijouxbroussard Republican logic..

(Or lack thereof)
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Hey some even what to get rid of contraception! 🤷🏻‍♂

They want baby machines.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@bijouxbroussard these are fanatics as they are in that part of the world. There's only the difference of degree.

Why are these states legal marriage age so young, NOW ? When it's illegal to even drink at these ages there?

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/child-marriage-laws-by-state
Alabama 16
Alaska 16
Arizona 16
Colorado 16
Connecticut 16
Idaho 16
Illinois 16
Indiana 16
Iowa 16
Louisiana 16
Maine 16
Missouri 16
Montana 16
New Hampshire 16
North Carolina 16
North Dakota 16
South Carolina 16
South Dakota 16
Texas 16
Utah 16
Virginia 16
West Virginia 16
Wisconsin 16
Wyoming 16
Hawaii 15
Kansas 15

Note: most of these, with the exception of four, are conservative states.

These are kids getting pregnant and condoned by law through marriage of parental consent.

What's the difference in Afghanistan other perhaps a couple of years younger? The parental consent is required there as well.
@DeWayfarer The différence is, these are old laws that continue from the days before Roe v.Wade when marriage was the only option to becoming an ”unwed mother", which held a stigma it doesn’t now.

I used Afghanistan as an example because there was a point where their women had gained civil rights that their religious right-wing, in the body of the Taliban, were able to reverse and take away.

I hate to imagine that with as many women in positions of power and leadership that could happen as completely here.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@bijouxbroussard these laws have not changed. You have to ask why? Especially with so many women in power now! 🤷🏻‍♂

Look at Wyoming. 16

That's a conservative strong hold and with the McCains (including Megan a very strong woman) having power for decades.

BTW I had a girl friend in Wyoming. Her first marriage was at 16. Had to chase the guy out of town because he was hitting her! She never was pregnant though. No stigma! This was after Roe versus Wade in 1979.
Piper · 61-69, F
Yes. Just one of many puzzling ideas held by the "ALL abortion is murdering a baby" folks. I've often wondered why many of them include exceptions for rape or incest in their expressed views or laws. Surely, neither would be the "murdered" innocent baby's fault...in any way.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
The same impeccable logic that holds that the mere act of giving birth bestows infinite wisdom and skill upon the parent who thenceforth requires no advice or "interference" from external bodies in bringing up the child.
justanothername · 51-55, M
Sounds like a lot of women I know or have known.
@justanothername But did they see themselves as having become pregnant by being "irresponsible" ?
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Makes perfect sense if you're an old white Republican male.

 
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