Comments on: Because thirty-six years ago, “choice” was just another word for nothing left to lose.

By: Jo

Jo — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:00:53 +0000

Neither a man nor a woman can be forced to donate a kidney, bone marrow, or even blood to save the life of their own child, or anyone else. A person owns his (or her) own body, and the government cannot force or coerce the use of that body for the advantage of another person. Certainly it would be the same principle that a woman could not be forced or coerced into giving the use of her body to a proto-person.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:40:07 +0000

Years ago, at a Planned Parenthood for my well woman check up, as I was waiting to be seen, I looked at the wall on my right. There was a poster telling me what to do in case of a bomb threat. That hit home for me, that not only could I be in danger for having a Pap smear, for Gods sake, but the fact that some people are willing to kill to keep people from making a choice they don’t agree with. No one, no way, no how, will ever get my vote if they don’t believe a woman has the right to decide what she does with her body.

By: Uppity

Uppity — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:39:20 +0000

You’re welcome, PhoneFeminist. It’s the least I can do!

By: PhoneFeminist

PhoneFeminist — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:08:44 +0000

I really enjoyed this- thank you for posting it. Your writing is great- it makes you feel like you are really there, and that is a truly valuable skill. I’ll be keeping an eye on this!