if I were a rhetorical question, I would look like this

[the_siobhan]

Is it possible for somebody who is pro-life and somebody who is pro-choice to be friends?

Is it simply a matter of difference of opinion? Or is it more than that? Is there an underlying difference in values that makes it impossible to be friends?

What do you think?


What I'm listening to right this second: Stromkern

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[panic-girl.livejournal.com]

trying to "fix" someone else's beliefs.
On the abortion topic, being pro-choice isn't about trying to change someone's mind, it's about letting them do whatever the hell they want with their body. If you don't want an abortion, fine, no one will force you to have one! :P

With the war, ugh. That's tough, and I can totally see how you get stopped up...

[medakse.livejournal.com]

On the abortion topic, being pro-choice isn't about trying to change someone's mind, it's about letting them do whatever the hell they want with their body. If you don't want an abortion, fine, no one will force you to have one! :P


Exactly. I had a friend in college who dropped our feminist theory course. When I asked why, she said, and I'm quoting as near as possible here, "f**k those feminist bitches and their society without men. I don't need that bullshit in my life."

And I was shocked. Utterly shocked. And I wanted to tell her, "well, let's see: give back that abortion you had, and then stop wearing pants, having a checking account, going to college, and living alone. And then we'll see what kind of feminist bitches they are then."

But I didn't say that. And I regret it to this day.

With the war, ugh. That's tough, and I can totally see how you get stopped up...

And I live in very conservative Texas. Remember, this is where I got asked in class, "Why do you hate white people?"

!!!!!

*shakes head*

[panic-girl.livejournal.com]

...and their society without men
I always loved that one too. For the reasons you mentioned and also, HELLO STRAIGHT PERSON HERE! Just because I want equality does not mean I don't like men! Please people, a little perspective! ;)