John Werth
1 min readJul 1, 2022

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“Abortion is murder because they are killing another human being.”
I disagree. You could maybe argue that at viability, but I don’t think we have any grounds for a definitive statement. Also, what you’re proposing creates an insane logistical nightmare. I touch on some of that here. Seriously, if a fertilized ovum is a person the consequences are ludicrous.

“I do agree we need to share more information on contraception”
That puts you out of step with the anti-abortion movement. With that position, I don’t think you could win a GOP primary in most of the country.

“because if people used used it they would not be murdering babies.”
Still disagree.

“An even better option would be to go get your tubes tied or get a vasectomy if you do not want kids.”
As far as I know, most women seeking abortions are not necessarily planning to remain childless.

“DO NOT use abortion as your birth control. Only 3–7% of abortions are for reasons other than birth control.”
Where does that number come from? I’m curious. The stats I know are that ~50% of women seeking an abortion used birth control. If abortion were a woman’s primary method of birth control, a typical woman would have at least two or three pregnancies per year.

Do you have a secular basis for your position? Note that religious arguments are irrelevant. We are still technically bound by the Constitution’s ban on the establishment of religion, even if the so-called “originalist” right wants to change that.

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John Werth
John Werth

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Musician and conductor, repairer of woodwinds, owner of dogs, band director, lapsed mathematician, and scribbler of thoughts on humor, politics or both at once.

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