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I am pro-life.  A lot of my more liberal friends may have a heart attack at that statement.  However, I mean it differently than most.  I am a vegetarian.  I am against the death penalty.  I am also against abortion. 

However, this doesn't mean that I want to murder abortion providers and allow mothers to die in order to make sure their fetus lives.  

In all things, I feel that killing in self-defense (or the defense of others) is forgivable.  So, if the mother's life is in danger, abortion is an acceptable (albeit sad) action.  Any mother would be heartbroken to destroy the life inside of her, but it would also be heart-wrenching to face one's own death and the child's life without the mother.

In the case of rape, I do not know how anyone could judge someone who wanted an abortion.  Can anyone imagine having to re-live that night for every day of the rest of their lives?  That child is going to be a constant reminder.  And, that's not going to be fair to that child because the mother will end up resenting him or her.  

In the case of simple birth control, I do not understand so much.  I feel that women should be responsible and use preventative methods.  However, I have not been in those other women's shoes so it is hard for me to judge them.  I cannot imagine a situation where I would be comfortable with abortion, but I also know that I have been very fortunate.  

I am terrified for Planned Parenthood.  As someone who is personally opposed to abortion, I can sort of understand the extremists' want to prevent abortions.  However, I think that getting rid of PP is not the answer.  In fact, without access to affordable care and contraceptives, the abortion rate is only going to rise.  How is that helpful?  

As someone who has been without healthcare from high school until just a few short months ago, I understand the need for women to be able to have affordable options.  People just are not going to stop having sex.  It's not going to happen.  So, there need to be affordable options to prevent pregnancy (and disease).  Simply ignoring the problem is not going to make it go away.

One of my bigger problems with typical pro-lifers is that the only alternative they offer up is adoption.  So, you either have to suck it up and raise the child (knowing that it's not likely that you will be able to afford the things that your child needs -- and struggle to find help.  Isn't it weird that the same people who want women to have children they can't afford are the very people who do not want to give them government support?) or put it up for adoption and hope for the best.  However, how many pro-lifers end up adopting?  People want to offer it as an option, but aren't really willing to adopt children themselves.  

Yes, I am pro-life.  Yes, I would love a world where abortion was unnecessary.  However, that is never going to happen since we keep taking away the options women have for birth control.  It's also unrealistic when there aren't enough people willing to adopt.  I will continue to dream of that perfect day, but it's not going to happen until people are willing to give realistic options. 

This pup needs help... I can vouch for this one!

I was bad and fell in love with a dog at the shelter last weekend. Well, I’ve been trying to find her a home. I spoke with my contact at the Humane Society, but she says that since she is shy and because she thinks that she may have pit bull in her (I disagree), they can’t foster her. She said that since they only have 3 people doing foster care right now, and since she is less likely than others to be adopted (b/c she is shy and not full bred and she’s thin and her pedigree is uncertain), they can’t use the space on her. The lady said that she will most likely not be adopted and she will have to be put down (but to reassure me she said, “I’m sure your pictures will help many more find a home. Think of the good that will do.”)

But, I’m not willing to give up. She’s already been to the vet and she’s healthy. She is really shy, but she’s so sweet. I’m sure that with some socialization she’d be a great pet. She REALLY needs to find a home soon. If you can’t take her in, I’m hoping that maybe you know someone who can. It’s $85 to adopt her, but I’ll cover the fee for anyone who wants to adopt her. The fee covers her shots and getting spayed. :)

I’m attaching pictures. I don’t know how old she is, but she’s still a puppy. And since we don’t know what she is, I don’t know how big she’s going to get. She’s thin because she’s not eating at the shelter. I think she’s pretty well traumatized (but I would be too!). If you find anyone who is interested, please let me know.