Freedom of expression??? Or???

“Together, the sign and crosses are a misappropriation of a woman’s private experience that is absolutely no one’s business … We believe therefore, that the city’s approval of the sign is an act of discrimination against women.

Quote: Originally Posted by karrie

Seriously, of all the 'objectionable' messages out there, they're going to pick this one to tackle?


And I'm sorry, but even if you've had an abortion, that doesn't mean that it's not a social issue that warrants discussion. Women in those numbers shouldn't be in the position socially where a) they suffer an unplanned pregnancy, and b) their only option is to abort said pregnancy. There's something going wrong at that point, and I think it serves women better to push for the best for one another. No matter what your stance on abortion I think as women we can all agree that it should be a last resort, and one that we support eachother to be able to prevent. Too many women in this country feel that their life will end with an unplanned pregnancy, and that field of crosses speaks as much of women's place in society as it does of the rights of a fetus.

Quote: Originally Posted by karrie

Seriously, of all the 'objectionable' messages out there, they're going to pick this one to tackle?


And I'm sorry, but even if you've had an abortion, that doesn't mean that it's not a social issue that warrants discussion. Women in those numbers shouldn't be in the position socially where a) they suffer an unplanned pregnancy, and b) their only option is to abort said pregnancy. There's something going wrong at that point, and I think it serves women better to push for the best for one another. No matter what your stance on abortion I think as women we can all agree that it should be a last resort, and one that we support eachother to be able to prevent. Too many women in this country feel that their life will end with an unplanned pregnancy, and that field of crosses speaks as much of women's place in society as it does of the rights of a fetus.

Quote: Originally Posted by PoliticalNick

Let me preface my actual comment by declaring I am anti-abortion for my own personal choice but support pro-choice because I believe in individual freedoms.

I'm sorry Karrie but the discussion surrounding abortion rights is not about whether it is a last resort or if the woman's life will end over an unplanned pregnancy. The debate is over whether a woman has the individual right to make a choice to have a baby or not regardless of your Kumbya, all women together feelings. In fact there needs only to be a discussion between the individual woman and her doctor because it is really nobody else's business.

Quote: Originally Posted by karrie

The choice at the time is between her and her doc. But all through every day life, people discuss and advocate the pros and cons of a plethora of potential future life choices. The abortion issue is no different. I prefer this form of quiet injection of ones opinion, over picketing abortion clinics and interfering with individual's medical access.

Quote: Originally Posted by petros

I like it.

Quote: Originally Posted by DaSleeper

B.C. city squelches request to take down anti-abortion display mounted on private property

The City of Abbotsford, B.C., has dismissed demands it take action against a mock cemetery to aborted fetuses, arguing that displays on private property are outside city jurisdiction.
“It is not in violation of any sign bylaw,” Mayor Bruce Banman told Postmedia on Thursday. “It comes down to freedom of expression. It is one group opposed to the views of another.”
A Jan. 29 letter drafted by the Vancouver-based Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) calls The Cemetery of the Innocent — a highway-side display of 1,860 miniature crosses meant to represent a week’s worth of Canadian abortions — an “act of discrimination against women.” It says Abbotsford should rescind its “approval” of the sign.



Rights groups say anti-abortion display discriminates against women | Canada | News | National Post

Quote: Originally Posted by karrie

Seriously, of all the 'objectionable' messages out there, they're going to pick this one to tackle?

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Quote: Originally Posted by talloola

what would be the response if the neighbour next door, with his/her freedom of expression, put up many

signs, expressing the freedom of choice for women.

just wonderin, my feeling is, that they would have to board up their doors and windows to protect

themselves from violence against their 'freedom of opinion', on their own property.

It seems to me, that 'neither' should happen, as it is inviting problems.

Quote: Originally Posted by Colpy

Once again the "progressives" demonstrate their devotion to the principle of free speech....NOT.

Quote: Originally Posted by karrie

There's a reason that anti-abortionists are so loud and outspoken about it, and don't care about offending neighbours, etc.

They think babies are dying.

Now, think what you will about their stance, but if you thought that, you'd have an obligation to yourself to do something about it, not sit and be polite.

Quote: Originally Posted by karrie

There's a reason that anti-abortionists are so loud and outspoken about it, and don't care about offending neighbours, etc.

They think babies are dying.

Now, think what you will about their stance, but if you thought that, you'd have an obligation to yourself to do something about it, not sit and be polite.

Quote: Originally Posted by talloola

I didn't suggest sitting and being polite, I suggested not inviting violence, very different stance.

Quote: Originally Posted by DaSleeper

I was kinda hoping someone would notice the "black" cross in the picture....anyone know what that signifies???

Quote: Originally Posted by Sal

yeah I wondered too....maybe it's for the black baby...j/k in case ya can't tell