Question For Pro-Choice People

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(05-13-2019, 01:47 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: While I understand your point, having seen the effects of NAS as well, I can't agree. My pro-choice position stems from a belief in individual liberty and the rights of an expecting mother superseding those of the unborn. To hold that position and advocate for policies making it illegal to drink or smoke during pregnancy would be contradictory.

The situation is a shitty one, there is no doubt about that. However, what does making it illegal do other than restrict individual freedoms? It won't stop the behavior. Access to healthcare, treatment, stability, etc. are all things that are necessary to combat these sorts of tragedies. When we criminalize the behavior, we lower the likelihood that those afflicted will seek the help they so desperately need.

I will say Fred's position is consistent as long as he thinks it should be illegal to have an abortion after the 2nd trimester.  Hell he even called it a child.