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Tyshia2
I think part of the problem is that a lot of strictly pro-life organizations are very religious based, and promote the abstinance only crap. (At least around here they do.) So the pro-choice places are really the only ones who actively try to get the safe sex stuff out there.
While I do disagree with the organizations that promote political pro-life stands based on their religious viewpoints, I do think they definitely have the same rights to express their opinions, to help women, and to create these organizations as others.
However I also think that abstinance is the only 100% (or practically 100%) effective method to keep from getting pregnant. That said it really annoys me when BOTH sides refuse to give out good and complete information. People teaching about abstinance should make sure to offer the other options. I also think that people who are promoting the condoms need to make darn sure that they still mention that abstinance is the most effective choice, and that ALL contraceptives can fail, what can happen when they fail. Lastly I think that discussing abortion as an option shouldn't be required. According to most stats I see the majority of the population opposed the use of abortion as a contraceptive method. It's currently a very common option, but I don't think any councelor should be forced to suggest or promote a method that they believe is ethically wrong.
One can't use abortion as contraception, because "contraception" means "prevents pregnancy". I do agree that abortion should never be the only method of birth control used though (I mean, come on people! If you don't want to be pregnant, but aren't going to refrain from sex, use a condom).
I don't think that any agency that teaches about birth control methods doesn't mention abstinence. Abstinence is always taught, as it is the only way to completely avoid the possibility of unintentional pregnancy.
Who shouldn't be forced to discuss abortions? Teachers? What do you mean by "counselor"? Like a therapists?
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