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In reply to the discussion: Contrary to popular opinion, DU is supposed to be for politically *liberal* people. Either that or [View all]Th1onein
(8,514 posts)And I think that anyone who becomes pregnant because of rape is either going to have to have a lot of help, or their lives will be decimated if they give birth. I choose the lot of help option. But, as I said before, this is a CONSIDERED opinion. I don't go here lightly. I've thought about this for years, and rape is a special case. I would hope that someone could make it through a pregnancy and give birth, in rape cases, without suffering, but I just don't know.
As for contraceptive failure, I think that the mother should have the child. Whether she gives it up for adoption or not is another matter. But she should be supported in all ways so that having the child does not ruin her life.
And, by the way, I didn't avoid your questions; I was just sideswiped by the venom in them.
And, yes, if you choose not to use contraception and you get pregnant, you should have a child. Abortion should not be used as a method of birth control.