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Abortion In America.
Why I’m Terrified Roe vs Wade May Be Overturned Soon
I have been watching the debate and rhetoric around Roe vs Wade and abortions in the US with mounting horror. I cannot believe that any first world country would choose to take such a massive step back in terms of women’s rights. Some of the laws passed also show zero understanding of basic biology as they are completely nonsensical. I’m going to explain why, in my opinion, we must have free access to family planning and abortion worldwide. As I explained in my what body liberation means piece, I believe every woman worldwide should have access to family planning services including abortion.
The eagle-eyed among you may well have noticed that I am from the UK. So, naturally, you may be wondering why I even care as it doesn’t affect me. There are two very good reasons. Firstly, I actually care about what happens to others. I will fight for others on issues that do not directly impact me because I want everybody to be able to lead safe and happy lives. I call it not being an asshole.
Secondly, the US has a lot of sway, particularly over the United Kingdom. I’d like to believe those bunch of Muppets at Westminster would never dream of removing a woman’s rights to abortion, but honestly, I wouldn’t put anything past them in their bid to keep us women in our place.
