Well, thank you, Dave. So kind of you to say that. That's what I really wish would happen here, not so much that anyone would necessarily agree or disagree with me, but that they would at least just take a little time and think seriously about it.
Well, thank you, Dave. So kind of you to say that. That's what I really wish would happen here, not so much that anyone would necessarily agree or disagree with me, but that they would at least just take a little time and think seriously about it.
Yeah. Like so much in our hyper-polarized politics, everyone - or nearly everyone - seems to be totally dug in and unwilling to seek a workable solution that considers the views of all concerned. Way too much heat and not nearly enough light.
I may be wrong about this, but if it really were left up to the biggest stakeholders (women), I think there would be a better chance for some agreement. As noted in my comment, as a man I have no empirical knowledge to draw on as to what it must be like to be a woman facing a decision like this and all its ramifications. At least women could have a somewhat common baseline perception as a basis from which to start. Not saying it would be easy or even successful, but we sure as hell aren't getting anywhere on the path we're on and have been following for so long now. And I really can't think of a more fair and just way to deal with this issue. So, I guess part of my position is simply 'Why the hell not?'
Of course, this would require men to give up their long-held political power associated with all things 'abortion', and how you convince a bunch of macho hardheads to do that, I have no real idea. Unless, of course, enough women got totally fed up and put their collective foot down and told them enough of this is enough. Butt the F out.
Well, thank you, Dave. So kind of you to say that. That's what I really wish would happen here, not so much that anyone would necessarily agree or disagree with me, but that they would at least just take a little time and think seriously about it.
If that happened, we might see a little real progress toward a resolution.
Yeah. Like so much in our hyper-polarized politics, everyone - or nearly everyone - seems to be totally dug in and unwilling to seek a workable solution that considers the views of all concerned. Way too much heat and not nearly enough light.
I may be wrong about this, but if it really were left up to the biggest stakeholders (women), I think there would be a better chance for some agreement. As noted in my comment, as a man I have no empirical knowledge to draw on as to what it must be like to be a woman facing a decision like this and all its ramifications. At least women could have a somewhat common baseline perception as a basis from which to start. Not saying it would be easy or even successful, but we sure as hell aren't getting anywhere on the path we're on and have been following for so long now. And I really can't think of a more fair and just way to deal with this issue. So, I guess part of my position is simply 'Why the hell not?'
Of course, this would require men to give up their long-held political power associated with all things 'abortion', and how you convince a bunch of macho hardheads to do that, I have no real idea. Unless, of course, enough women got totally fed up and put their collective foot down and told them enough of this is enough. Butt the F out.
Sounds like a workable solution to me.