[Peace-discuss] Re: [UCprogressives] Re: Pro-choice [wasRe: letter to my former comrades]

[Jen Tayabji]

I would like to echo Linda's comments.

As a woman, reading through all of the postings on the peace list about the
ethical/theological/moral/hypothetical implications of abortion has been
very alienating and even insulting at time, especially as most of the people
posting responses are men. And this discussion has turned into members
trying to force their beliefs on to one another.

This is a REAL and tangible issue for almost every woman. Please respect our
right to choose and stop trying to force your beliefs onto others. You are
only going to end up alienating people from this list.

Jen Tayabji
IDF Executive Director

On 11/16/04 3:10 PM, "Linda Evans" <veganlinda at yahoo.com> wrote:

> When this topic comes up I always intend to post
> this...
> 
> To the men:  Please realize that undoubtedly there are
> people on this list who have chosen in the past or may
> decide to have an abortion in the future.  You are not
> just debating an abstract issue, but a reality for
> some of the women on this list.  Think of these women,
> please, prior to posting any moral judgments.  Maybe
> you would say everything the exact same way...who
> knows?
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Linda (who appreciates issues like this being
> discussed, but really can't help but think that it is
> easy for people to see this as an issue for people
> they don't know...I can almost guarantee this is not
> the case)
> 
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