That's inhumane. I have deep philosophical issues with abortion, but forcing anyone--particularly a child of thirteen--to carry to term and deliver is hateful. Folks, if she is too immature to make the decision, shouldn't that raise the question of her being too immature to endure a pregnancy she doesn't want?
Mal: And I never back down from a fight. Inara: Yes, you do! You do all the time!
'Shindig'
Natter 34: Freak With No Name
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 28, 2005 3:56:14 am PDT #9601 of 10001
What is even happening?
Jesse - Apr 28, 2005 3:56:42 am PDT #9602 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Katie Holmes, overheard. (I bet it's a joke, but still funny.)
Edit because this isn't worth another post: I just heard on the news there's a traffic backup because of a woman giving birth! Eek!
NoiseDesign - Apr 28, 2005 3:58:43 am PDT #9603 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
But don't you realize, that unborn fetus is of far more importance than any possible current human life could ever be.
t /sarcasm
Oh who am I kidding, that tag never closes.
§ ita § - Apr 28, 2005 3:59:08 am PDT #9604 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I would get nothing done in my kitchen, possibly anywhere in my house, as I'd keep re-storing the knives.
brenda m - Apr 28, 2005 4:00:17 am PDT #9605 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Besides, if we let her have the abortion then she gets away with it.
t issues
Hil R. - Apr 28, 2005 4:08:44 am PDT #9606 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I'm in the library right now. A guy just came in and is very loudly asking if there are any books about how to get a computer to mix chemicals, specifically organic and biological compounds.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 28, 2005 4:12:19 am PDT #9607 of 10001
What is even happening?
Um, give the computer opposable thumbs and a spoon?
Seriously though, eek!
brenda m - Apr 28, 2005 4:13:16 am PDT #9608 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Ask Gus.
Nutty - Apr 28, 2005 4:18:32 am PDT #9609 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
If a SPED student needs 7 years to learn what we think a high school graduate needs to know, and what the average student is able to learn in 4 years--I wish it were more expected that the SPED student would take the time he needs.
This is sometimes handled in the "developmental English" courses in community colleges (and even regular colleges). That phrase is a euphemism for "remedial," although in the college setting it's much more about Do you have the skills to actually pass any other college courses? So, practical, but uncompromising. Also, in the college setting, you can take the course at 25, or 45, and not be too out-of-place; and you can take the course 10 times if you need to.
Folks, if she is too immature to make the decision, shouldn't that raise the question of her being too immature to endure a pregnancy she doesn't want?
More to the point, she got pregnant at 13 under the custody of the foster care system. So, I'm not too impressed with the parenting skills of the foster care system overall, and disinclined to trust its judgement.
Hil R. - Apr 28, 2005 4:20:42 am PDT #9610 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
More to the point, she got pregnant at 13 under the custody of the foster care system. So, I'm not too impressed with the parenting skills of the foster care system overall, and disinclined to trust its judgement.
Yes, this. I couldn't get in to read the article -- does it mention who the father is?