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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As I see so many people unmoved by stories of women dying or almost dying, I’ve realizes that women and child-bearing is viewed by so many just as soldiers going to war. You might survive, you might not. Either way, it’s your duty. Good luck. [/quote]

The idea that women are dying left and right because they can’t get abortions just doesn’t add up. With today’s healthcare, dying in childbirth is rare in the U.S., and serious complications are handled well in most cases. The CDC shows that only about 2-6% of abortions are due to life-threatening situations, so most abortions are for personal or other reasons, not because a mother’s life is at immediate risk.

The comparison to soldiers going to war—where survival is a gamble—misses the reality, too. Childbirth isn’t typically life-or-death here like in a war zone, thanks to modern medicine. And, to make things clearer, even Trump has voiced support for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or threats to the mother’s life. This shows that women facing these extreme situations aren’t left without options, which means the “forced to die” narrative just doesn’t reflect the situation. With maternal healthcare and these exceptions, the situation is nowhere near as bleak as it’s sometimes portrayed.[/quote]

It doesn't matter what Trump says. He's a serial liar. What he's done is enabled people like you to deny women "modern medicine" (not sure why you'd be using this term) and throw away the lives of those "2-6%".[/quote]

It’s fair to question politicians, but the data here speaks for itself and isn’t just about one person’s stance. “Modern medicine” refers to advancements in healthcare that have made pregnancy and childbirth much safer than they were even a few decades ago. We’re talking about better access to emergency care, skilled professionals, and treatments that mean fewer pregnancies result in serious harm or death.

The 2-6% you mention is actually evidence of the system working. Exceptions for life-threatening situations are already in place, even in states with restrictions, to ensure that those who really need emergency abortion care aren’t denied it. The goal is to support both maternal health and life overall, not to dismiss the needs of those in high-risk pregnancies. Making abortion only available for cases of severe health risks or life-threatening issues isn’t about “throwing away lives”—it’s about focusing on safe, preventative care and addressing critical cases as they come up.[/quote]

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