Quote:But you are missing the reality of it. We are paying either way. As a society we are paying a ton for unwanted pregnancies.

 

 

Quote:Yes, we are paying with increased crime, more prisons, more police, more courts, more welfare, and on and on. 

 

Providing free birth control seems like such a no-brainer to me, I don't understand why people resist the idea.  I guess they prefer a slew of unwed mothers, fatherless babies, teenage criminals who have no father, and loads of welfare payments. 

 

In addition to that, if a person thinks abortion is murder, wouldn't decreasing unwanted pregnancies lead to a decrease in abortions?

 

The only reason I can think why people resist this idea is religion.  It sure isn't logic.   But we can't discuss religion, so that's that. 

 

I understand your point, and I think it's a valid argument, but I don't agree with it. I believe that if you take away the incentive, that the problem is more likely to go away. Since I think the incentive is the problem, I don't believe I should have to fund the alternative when taking away the benefits would be easier and cheaper.

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