To the strong supporters of abortion rights on DU: [View all]

Abortion rights have gotten a lot of play in GD the past week. I have mixed feelings on this. On one hand, it needs to be discussed a lot more. On the other, its disheartening to see that anti-choice views are allowed on DU at all and the amount of
half-assed, judgeypants 'soft-support' is ever more alarming to me. The number of people who get judgemental, defensive and flat out combative is out of hand.

I use this forum less than I should, despite being a host. But I will try to change that. I strongly believe that current news regarding the topic be discussed in GD. It gets ugly sometimes, but I really think it needs to stay on the general radar. I have used this forum as place to put reference material for later discussions. I have also occasionally come here to escape the shark tank of differing opinions in GD that give me pause. Which brings me here today. I just needed to touch base with those who are speaking up and refusing to stop fighting. Without shame. You all know who you are.

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