(July 1, 2014 at 6:48 pm)Bibliofagus Wrote:(July 1, 2014 at 6:01 pm)blackout94 Wrote: A psychologist will just listen to the woman and her arguments and then advise impartially without taking a pro life or pro choice stance.
I was going to respond to something else but....
Wait what?
First of all, mister worried about taxes, a fucking psychologist on every abortion is - very -expensive.
Secondly, mister law student, I could very well be ten times as crazy as any woman wanting an abortion and take my axe and just murder someone. Should a psychologist just listen to me and my arguments and then advise impartially?
Thirdly, mister human being, how would you feel about - legally - having to visit a psychologist at some point in your life when you have to make a really, really, really difficult decision?
Reflection is there to prevent people from committing acts without thinking, it's just an insurance or safety measure, yes most women think about it and the consequences but there will always be some who don't think clearly about it. It's just a safety mechanism, will it hurt you? No it won't.
As for taxes, I don't mind paying a psychologist since advice by a professional is precious and helps people making better decisions.
If I had to visit a psychologist, I would be happy, I've been to psychologists and usually I am able to just express my thoughts and listen to the psychologist's advice, it has helped me overcome problems and make better decisions.
This is an issue, let's say this - Should woman who suffered rape be forced to go to a specialist to be treated? Some people would argue that forced rehabilitation works best, others will argue you cannot force someone to it. I chose the later
This is my opinion and I won't change it, when we are talking about such a decision, a period of reflection considering some people are not intelligent enough to consider the matter and think about the cons and pros properly is adequate
But we could argue if it should be optional or mandatory. It's a though issue and honestly I'm done arguing on abortion, I will continue to doubt it's ethics but support legalization, that's my position. I think I'll go criticize theists and religion now.
Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you