What would a man say if he was left with the choice of an unplanned pregnancy. To have a child for some is a blessing, but it still should be a choice. The argument stems that life begins upon the moment of conceptions, but can that being think for itself. How does a mass of cells signify as a person. A woman should be allowed a choice. Her body, her choice. Should a woman who is raped be forced to carry the child of her rapist? What about a teenager? Should a child be forced to have a child?
* Half of all pregnancies in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. are reported by the mother as being unintended. More than one-third of these (1.1 million pregnancies in 2001) are to unmarried women in their twenties.
These pregnancies accounted for nearly half the 1.3 million abortions in 2001. Rates of teen pregnancypregnancy, period of time between fertilization of the ovum (conception) and birth, during which mammals carry their developing young in the uterus (see embryo). The duration of pregnancy in humans is about 280 days, equal to 9 calendar months.
..... Click the link for more information. and unplanned pregnancy are higher among young unmarried women, lower income women, women with lower levels of education, and minority women--The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
Her body- Her choice.
How many men would oppose abortion I wonder if in fact they had to expierance first hand an unwanted pregnancy? I find it amazing that those who oppose abortion are of the higher income bracket. They can afford to support a family but what of those who cannot and wish to survive an every day life? Those who just feeding themselves is survival? How many who oppose abortion would feel the same if the security of their homes and bank accounts were ripped away and they had to live off the system and wonder each day how they would make it and if they could feed the child that they had no choice but to bring into this world.
REAL-LIFE IMPACT
Clinic services allow U.S. women to avert hundreds of thousands of
unintended pregnancies each year--and the births, abortions and
miscarriages that would follow.
Miscarriages Abortions Births
All clinic clients 199 602 641
Teens 47 100 147
<100% of poverty 71 237 333
100-199% 50 168 167
Source: Guttmacher Institute, 2008.
Again Her Body Her Choice
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Welfare Reform - A child in the system
With each new presidency we hear a promise of welfare reform. A promise of better jobs and program availability. I say pause a moment. How often have these officials taken a true walk through the system? Lived a day in the life of a child in the system?
A child in the system lives a life of uncertainty, fear, low self-esteem and self conciousness.
A child in the system grows never understanding trust or love for they have never received either in which it wasnt taken away.
A child in the system lives behind shields and protective walls, never letting anyone close.
A child in the system never knows what it means to have a home and always looks for when they will come to take him away.
A child in the system does not understand the value of an education because they have never stayed in one school long enough to gain that value.
To a child in the system the words Mother and Father are just simply words without deeper meaning.
To a child in the system family is the people you live with for six months to a year then are placed somewhere new.
For a child in the system there is no happily ever after or rainbows.
A child in the system is afraid to make friends for fear they will see the ugliness that lives inside them that made their parents not want them.
A child in the system wonders every night why their parents didnt care, when someone will care, and are unable to see when those around them do care.
A child in the system grows to adulthood but they never leave behind the child in the system.
When these officials decide to reform welfare, maybe they should take a walk through the life of a child in the system.
A child in the system lives a life of uncertainty, fear, low self-esteem and self conciousness.
A child in the system grows never understanding trust or love for they have never received either in which it wasnt taken away.
A child in the system lives behind shields and protective walls, never letting anyone close.
A child in the system never knows what it means to have a home and always looks for when they will come to take him away.
A child in the system does not understand the value of an education because they have never stayed in one school long enough to gain that value.
To a child in the system the words Mother and Father are just simply words without deeper meaning.
To a child in the system family is the people you live with for six months to a year then are placed somewhere new.
For a child in the system there is no happily ever after or rainbows.
A child in the system is afraid to make friends for fear they will see the ugliness that lives inside them that made their parents not want them.
A child in the system wonders every night why their parents didnt care, when someone will care, and are unable to see when those around them do care.
A child in the system grows to adulthood but they never leave behind the child in the system.
When these officials decide to reform welfare, maybe they should take a walk through the life of a child in the system.
Yes We Can - Anthem for a Nation
When the world watched the birth of a nation and wondered, the people of this new nation looked over the blanket of snow with freedom lighting their eyes and their hearts screamed "Yes We Can!"
When civil unrest split the young country in two the world looked and wondered "Will they survive?" The people turned to each other, stopped fighting, once more became one stating "Yes We Can!"
When the call to move westward flowed over this nation, the world watched and wondered "Will they achieve?" The people settled in wagons and moved forward with fists raised high "Yes We Can!"
When war came to the world, not once but twice, the world stopped and wondered "Can they lead us to freedom" The American People stood strong and proud, the light of freedom, that in the past shown so brilliantly in their ancestors eyes, now in theirs as they stared the enemy in the face and announced with determination "Yes We Can!"
When a man stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared he had a dream of equality for mankind in this glorious nation, the world paused and wondered "Can they succeed?" The people of this nation smiled with friendship, compassion, humility, and intergrity to its neighbor and said "Yes We Can"
When the Twin Towers fell to the greed and illogical ideals of others the heart of America was struck cold. The world stopped and wondered "Can they go on?" The American People's hearts wept, but the light of freedom and unity as they held one another showed once more. With fierce determination and conviction the American People looked to the world and declared with defiance "Yes We Can!"
Now with the sweeping economic crisis, global warming, reformation, political uncertainty, military unrest in the middle east the world stops and and listens as the question pours forth from so many uncertain hearts "Will the American People be able to lead us into the future?" My answer is a single voice echo the voice of a nation. "Yes We Can!"
When civil unrest split the young country in two the world looked and wondered "Will they survive?" The people turned to each other, stopped fighting, once more became one stating "Yes We Can!"
When the call to move westward flowed over this nation, the world watched and wondered "Will they achieve?" The people settled in wagons and moved forward with fists raised high "Yes We Can!"
When war came to the world, not once but twice, the world stopped and wondered "Can they lead us to freedom" The American People stood strong and proud, the light of freedom, that in the past shown so brilliantly in their ancestors eyes, now in theirs as they stared the enemy in the face and announced with determination "Yes We Can!"
When a man stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared he had a dream of equality for mankind in this glorious nation, the world paused and wondered "Can they succeed?" The people of this nation smiled with friendship, compassion, humility, and intergrity to its neighbor and said "Yes We Can"
When the Twin Towers fell to the greed and illogical ideals of others the heart of America was struck cold. The world stopped and wondered "Can they go on?" The American People's hearts wept, but the light of freedom and unity as they held one another showed once more. With fierce determination and conviction the American People looked to the world and declared with defiance "Yes We Can!"
Now with the sweeping economic crisis, global warming, reformation, political uncertainty, military unrest in the middle east the world stops and and listens as the question pours forth from so many uncertain hearts "Will the American People be able to lead us into the future?" My answer is a single voice echo the voice of a nation. "Yes We Can!"
Racism - A matter of choice
Words hold power. The ability to influence thoughts, emotions, actions and change. A single word can raise a nation or bring it to its' knees. It is our choice which words we apply to each other and situation. Racism florishes and diminishes upon these choices. The United States is a unique cornerstone in the world in that we are not built upon one race, instead we are like a Monet Painting, a merging of colors that blend to become something unique and beautiful. In this blossoming country of ours, the world gathers to become one. Martin Luther King spoke of a dream. His dream was one in which logic and the heart would prevail over words of fear, jealousy, hurt and anger. His words, his choices, were ones of unity not seperation. It is each individuals choice as to whether or not racism comes to light or fades into the dark. Racism is a word of uglyness and fear. It embodies narrow minded logic and does not allow the individual to see a more broader picture. Those who choose these words do not stop to think before they speak. This does not just effect one race but all.
A white youth, who listens to an African-American rap group and idolizes them, chooses to dress speak and embody what he percieves as his idols behavior. He encounters African-American youths and harsh words are thrown at this youth. Accusations of him trying to be "black" Negative attacks such as the term "whigger". All because he enjoyed and idolized a group not of his race. This just as much as a black woman getting on a public bus and wanting to go home from work, but being told she could not sit there because of the color of her skin, are forms of racism.
Racism is not Black vs. White. It is not White vs. Black. It is a matter of choice. We are a nation of free will. We are a nation that is truly a Monet Painting. Everyday we show the world what we choose to do and say and therefore not only shape our future but that of the world. Martin Luther's dream has been coming to pass for a very long time now. Let the Monet Painting that is our nation continue to come to life. Think and listen before speaking. For every action there is a reaction. Racism - the choice is yours.
A white youth, who listens to an African-American rap group and idolizes them, chooses to dress speak and embody what he percieves as his idols behavior. He encounters African-American youths and harsh words are thrown at this youth. Accusations of him trying to be "black" Negative attacks such as the term "whigger". All because he enjoyed and idolized a group not of his race. This just as much as a black woman getting on a public bus and wanting to go home from work, but being told she could not sit there because of the color of her skin, are forms of racism.
Racism is not Black vs. White. It is not White vs. Black. It is a matter of choice. We are a nation of free will. We are a nation that is truly a Monet Painting. Everyday we show the world what we choose to do and say and therefore not only shape our future but that of the world. Martin Luther's dream has been coming to pass for a very long time now. Let the Monet Painting that is our nation continue to come to life. Think and listen before speaking. For every action there is a reaction. Racism - the choice is yours.
One Voice
The United States is an amazing country. Still young and growing. Still stumbling as it grows from adolescence to maturity. Tradegy and crisis have struck this country on its journey of growth from the day it fought free to the present. Lessons we have learned the hard way and continue to educate ourselves and future generations in to progress in development of this country and its leadership in the world. Events, however minor or major they may seem in retrospect, have helped to shape this country. Our history, though not thousands of years old, already rich and embroiled in time. It started with one voice saying "I want to be free!" A single voice grew to hundreds then thousands. As the call grew and became a reality, those voices spread reaching across an ocean. A nation wanting to be born raised up its voices in support of each other and those voices became one. This was to become The American Voice. From the day the people of this nation stood up to its father and declared independence to the day the people once more stood together, this time against an enemy who tried to attack the heart and instead brought forth new life. History has shown the American People will stand with each in times of crisis, through wars, terrorism, natures wrath, health scares, racism, economic cricis and personal tradegies. The American people reach out to one another and give a helping hand to its fellow Brother and Sister. Neither the color of skin nor religious belief matter, for in the end when we raise our voices in joy, praise, humour, love, and in sorrow our voices become one from sea to shining sea. The voice of change, strength, integrity, compassion, hope, and freedom. Ours is the American Voice let the world hear us sing.
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