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Abortion should be legalised in Ireland

C B · 2002-02-08 12:47:22

I know its an emotive issue but I'm just wondering where people stand on this issue.

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#242 05-03-2002 3:18pm
Lemming

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Originally posted by JustHalf
In fairness, if this referndum doesn't pass, it doesn't necessarily mean the majority of the voters are pro-choice.

There a perfectly valid pro-life reasons for voting no (such as the fact that the government will be funding Irish abortions in England, if the health minister is anyone to go by).

Equally valid reasons are that many voters (of both persuasion) will recognise that the referendum has been poorly represented by the government causing even more confusion, the fact that Bertie has stayed VERRRRY quiet over it, and that this entire debacle is a sop to 4 independents (well 1 really, a certain female).

I would rather the status quo over some BADLY drawn, ill-considered legislation any day of the week, no matter which way it swung be it pro-choice or pro-life.

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