CAPTAIN, ABORT!

This might ignite a lot of comments, but due to the low visibility of this blog, more than likely it will not.

So, in South Dakota there is not a single Doctor available to perform abortions. Now I don't advocate abortions for situations where it is practically a form of birth control, but I don't think it should be illegal in that case or in any other case. A woman (or person) should always have first priority over their own body, be it for abortion, self mutilation (tattoos/piercings) and the ultimate end of life right (suicide). That's just my opinion as a supporter of personal freedoms being of a higher level than any other rights.

I find it incredible that people like this exist: http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/03/31/griffin.abortion/index.html

The way this country is going, a lot of women may have to travel to Mexico or other neighboring countries in order to receive this service. From my experience in other countries, the quality of medical care does not meet the same standards as that in the US. Although, this may be changing based on my recent experiences of trying to get a prescription filled. Does it really take 3 days to receive approval for a prescription? Ridiculous. Mexico actually seems enticing.

Maybe Canada will help for the right amount of money? But see, that's another problem. It shouldn't be based on whether you can pay for the service. It should be available no matter what economic class. I don't agree that it should be as easy as going to Starbucks and buying a latte, but it should be offered as an option through proper psychological counseling and offered in a system where a decision, no matter what it is, is respected and affordable.

/rant