Supreme decision

    Once upon a time, on April 7, 2023, a judge in Texas (U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, by name) decreed that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had no right in approving an abortion medication known as mifepristone, a pill that has been on the market for over twenty years. He said that the FDA succumbed to political pressure when it approved it, and that the reasoning behind it was 'unsound'. A decision made by someone with zero medical experience, made this decision.
   On the day that this was written, the Supreme Court (who was tasked with making a ruling on whether or not it should stand) delivered their verdict on the matter: they blocked his decision. Which means that it's still available for now; however, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments in the case for May 17, 2023. Which means that will probably be back in the Supreme Court. Again. (The vote, by the way, was 5-to-2.)
    Now, the big question: why do I, as a male, care about this? I can't get pregnant, therefore, why do I feel that I should have an opinion on this at all?
    Simple.
    Because I believe that a woman should have the right to choose what's best for *HER*, without someone else (especially a man who will never be in the same position as her) making that choice for them. Now, should a father make the decision for their minor daughter? In that case, I hope that common sense will prevail. Let's be honest, I really don't think that any girl wants to be a mother at 12. Especially if she's been assaulted (Double especially if it was by a family member).

    Now, before anyone wants to try and throw what they think is their logical counter-opinion at me... unless you're willing to adopt and raise these kids, you might want to think twice before you try the whole "They need to have a child, to know the joy of motherhood! They'll change their minds after the birth!" angle. It's not right to FORCE a girl or woman to have a child, any more than it's right to FORCE them not to. Discussion and reflection should always be a part of these decisions. Jumping the gun is no good for anyone. And besides, it's not an easy thing for a woman to choose to do. They know the risks and the feelings inherent with the procedure. Screaming at them to follow your views aren't helpful. Talking is. Do that, before you judge them. See where their thoughts are before you condemn them. Like they say, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.

   On a final note....if you still feel that it's wrong, ask yourself, "Why are we punishing and threatening the women in this? Aren't the men involved in the pregnancy also part of this? Shouldn't THEY be punished, as well?"

    Congratulations. You've figured it out.