5. First, though you don't intend it, the "I'm sorry if you didn't receive the same benefit," comes off as extremely patronizing and dismissive of the issue. I'll assume that this is not the case, but please bear such in mind. Also, that it was not merely my experience, but that of those with whom I have interacted. I also have issues with the entire educational system and its failings, and the presence of a few good men does not merit saving the flawed institution, in my estimation, but that's a whole other issue.
As for my claim of birth control being prescribed for "everything," this stems in part from actual women I have known who have had birth control prescribed for trivial problems(as you stated, regulating your period? I know an irregular period can be quite a nuisance, but does the cure really fit the disease?). Also, I have often seen "the pill" billed as a miracle drug, with the many(often trivial) ailments it, and other birth control, can cure. Again, personal experience, but, if nothing else, I'd like to know how you consider "regulating your period" worth flooding your system with hormones.
6. Well, using your information, let's look at some raw numbers for perspective:
830 unplanned pregnancies from age 19 and younger; 878 less than high school education 1681 from 20-24, 1566 from 25-29; 1699 High School Diploma/GED, 1,501 "some College"
I'm not seeing a "lack of education" here. I'm seeing people being exactly at the level of education one would expect at such an age. Unless you think we need more college graduates. But I'm not certain you need a college education to learn how to reduce "unplanned pregnancies."
The poverty indication also follows the age demarcation pretty closely. I'm honestly seeing very little argument here. Looks exactly, like Third way's claim.
The only argument on the left side you'd be able to argue, in my estimation, is education and dealing with poverty in relation to the 21% that cite abortions as economically motivated. And the main argument I have there is in relation to how people, as a whole, tend to manage themselves financially. Of far greater concern to me, and, I'd imagine, those who wish too keep abortion "rare," would be to address the concerns of "not ready to have the responsibility"(not to be confused with "too young and immature") and "Life would be changed too much," as they account for 40% of abortions. I also find "already have enough children" somewhat concerning, though you may not. Also of possible concern is "Relationship Problems/Unmarried," as relating to the aforementioned issue of coercion.
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Date: 2008-04-23 04:57 pm (UTC)As for my claim of birth control being prescribed for "everything," this stems in part from actual women I have known who have had birth control prescribed for trivial problems(as you stated, regulating your period? I know an irregular period can be quite a nuisance, but does the cure really fit the disease?). Also, I have often seen "the pill" billed as a miracle drug, with the many(often trivial) ailments it, and other birth control, can cure. Again, personal experience, but, if nothing else, I'd like to know how you consider "regulating your period" worth flooding your system with hormones.
6. Well, using your information, let's look at some raw numbers for perspective:
830 unplanned pregnancies from age 19 and younger; 878 less than high school education
1681 from 20-24, 1566 from 25-29; 1699 High School Diploma/GED, 1,501 "some College"
I'm not seeing a "lack of education" here. I'm seeing people being exactly at the level of education one would expect at such an age. Unless you think we need more college graduates. But I'm not certain you need a college education to learn how to reduce "unplanned pregnancies."
The poverty indication also follows the age demarcation pretty closely. I'm honestly seeing very little argument here. Looks exactly, like Third way's claim.
The only argument on the left side you'd be able to argue, in my estimation, is education and dealing with poverty in relation to the 21% that cite abortions as economically motivated. And the main argument I have there is in relation to how people, as a whole, tend to manage themselves financially. Of far greater concern to me, and, I'd imagine, those who wish too keep abortion "rare," would be to address the concerns of "not ready to have the responsibility"(not to be confused with "too young and immature") and "Life would be changed too much," as they account for 40% of abortions. I also find "already have enough children" somewhat concerning, though you may not. Also of possible concern is "Relationship Problems/Unmarried," as relating to the aforementioned issue of coercion.