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Old 1st May 2008, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Lightkeeper
Are you for or against Abortion? Is this a government or a religious issue?

Personally, I'm opposed to abortion unless the woman's health is threatened. However, I'm not willing to dictate my take on that whereas it becomes law. I certainly can see some significant concern especially in areas of rape, incest, or mental illness, etc., and I am not willing to demand that a woman must carry through with her pregnancy if she feels incapable of doing so.

And it is both a religious and governmental issue, even if the government decides not to do anything about it. No matter which way the government goes with this, they have to make a decision. And as far as religion goes, most, including Judaism and Buddhism, oppose abortion with the exception mentioned above.
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