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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The most serious charge isn't getting as much attention, that one of the two girls did not want the abortion and that she was coerced.

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter4/section18.2-32.2/[/quote]

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ABORTION IS MAJOR SURGERY.

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No, it is not.  In many cases it is not even surgery at all; it is medicine.  For *surgical* first trimester abortions, it is a minor procedure.  It does not typically involve anesthesia beyond twilight sedation.  A colonoscopy is more involved, requiring general anesthesia typically.  A root canal takes 10 times as long.  I've known women to go back to work that afternoon; not comfortably or ideally, as there is some bleeding/discharge afterward typically, but it's doable.  It's not major surgery by any stretch.

That said, I wouldn't want my child to have one without me knowing...but if my stepchild who is all grown now did not feel like she could come to me or her mom or dad in HS when she got pregnant, I would be very grateful for the kindness and care of a trusted, safe adult who could help her through it.  I would be grateful she was not totally alone and that there was a dedicated enough school staff member who'd go out of her way to help. [/quote]

The girl was 5 months pregnant. I’ve had a d&e at 5 months. It is major surgery and required general anesthesia and follow up appointments. You just don’t know what you’re talking about.[/quote]

I was responding to a general comment that said, "Abortion is major surgery."  In general, no, it is not.

Even terminations at 5 months are generally not major surgery.  They are still done mostly in outpatient settings, sometimes over several days.  But no, still not major cutting.  Yes, discomfort and bleeding, but not major abdominal incisions or anything.  Significantly more complex than a 1st trimester procedure, but still not "major surgery".

Again, I wouldn't want my 17 year old to have this surgery without me knowing.  But if judicial bypass allowed it, and if she could not tell me then for whatever reason, I would be infinitely grateful that a trusted adult at school helped her.[/quote]
Any attempts to minimize the physical and emotional implications of an abortion can’t negate the facts: 
Abortion risks include immediate complications like heavy bleeding, infection, and injury to organs, as well as potential long-term risks such as increased risk of future premature births, certain mental health issues, and possible infertility from rare complications like scarring.

Emotional experiences following an abortion vary, and while many individuals feel relief, common emotions also include sadness, guilt, anxiety, and a sense of loss, which are normal responses to a significant life event. For some, there can be prolonged or severe distress, including depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and suicidal thoughts. These negative reactions are often linked to factors like pre-existing mental health issues, inadequate support, or pressure to have the abortion.

Furthermore, not all parents are willing to outsource to others the decision making process and the material and emotional support their child needs during a crisis of this magnitude.  [b]Just because the students were Hispanic whose families weren’t as present as others’ in the students’ lives, it doesn’t mean they couldn’t have gotten the support they needed from their loved ones.[/b]  It wasn’t for FCPS to usurp the parental role and get involved the way they did. [/quote]

Wait, wait, wait, are you saying that FCPS was giving abortions to Hispanic students but would not have done the same for white kids? Effectively this would mean that FCPS is practicing eugenics???[/quote]

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