After hours repeal the 8th poll

Tigger

so there is probably gonna be a referendum and its probably going to be more complicated than i could ever imagine but how would poeple vote

Turtyturd

Same way as the last thread.

Tigger

Turtyturd wrote: »

Same way as the last thread.

was there a poll befor , i didnt see it?

hullaballoo

I just hope the government don't do their usual trick of giving us a Hobson's choice and only give us the choice of (a) leave it as is or (b) replace it with this incredibly clumsily drafted bit of nonsense.

Elemonator

I'd vote yes or maybe not vote at all (the matter being more likely, its greatly polarising). I support it and the No side would have you believe I am a murderer for doing so but I disagree, I'm merely supporting the removal of an Amendment to BNE so those who need an abortion can have one.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Same as before I suspect but we'll never know, as the poll results are hidden.

ScumLord

Where's the option for miniature Irish flags?

Didas

Turtyturd wrote: »

Same way as the last thread.

Exactly, the vast majority on here are people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, the biggest group on here is young males, so any poll is going to be highly skewed in favour of repealing the amendment.

The actual referendum when it happens will be a lot closer, although I think Yes will scrape it.

dudara

I definitely support Repealing the 8th as it will remove a lot of ambiguity for doctors and healthcare of pregnant women. That to me is a #1 priority. Pregnant women should not have their rights taken away simply because they're pregnant.

In principle, I also support the introduction of legislation to allow for abortion. However, it's a emotional and tricky subject, and while I support it in principle, I will have to wait to see what exactly is being proposed before I have a definite opinion

Tigger

ScumLord wrote: »

Where's the option for miniature Irish flags?

atari jguar as usual

Grayson

Didas wrote: »

Exactly, the vast majority on here are people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, the biggest group on here is young males, so any poll is going to be highly skewed in favour of repealing the amendment.

The actual referendum when it happens will be a lot closer, although I think Yes will scrape it.

ya wha?

Muahahaha

hullaballoo wrote: »

I just hope the government don't do their usual trick of giving us a Hobson's choice and only give us the choice of (a) leave it as is or (b) replace it with this incredibly clumsily drafted bit of nonsense.

I think thats exactly what they are going to try to do. Ive already heard Enda say several times that if we repeal the 8th out of the Constitution "what will go in instead of it". Nothing should go in instead of it and the TDs should do their job and legislate in the Dail for when abortion may be permitted.

If the referendum proceeds on the basis of putting something into the Constitution instead of the 8th then I can see it being defeated. There are a majority of people who know the 8th doesnt work but there isnt a majority of people in agreement about what should replace it in the Constitution. And the problems is the politicians are so spineless that they dont want to legislate for it themselves, the last 30 years has proved that beyond any doubt.

Grayson

why are the results hidden? Is there going to be a big reveal?

Grayson

Muahahaha wrote: »

I think thats exactly what they are going to try to do. Ive already heard Enda say several times that if we repeal the 8th out of the Constitution "what will go in instead of it". Nothing should go in instead of it and the TDs should do their job and legislate in the Dail for when abortion may be permitted.

If the referendum proceeds on the basis of putting something into the Constitution instead of the 8th then I can see it being defeated. There are a majority of people who know the 8th doesnt work but there isnt a majority of people in agreement about what should replace it in the Constitution. And the problems is the politicians are so spineless that they dont want to legislate for it themselves, the last 30 years has proved that beyond any doubt.

That's the problem. The constitution isn't the place for this kind of legislation. If it's replaced then we'll probably find more unusual cases that clash with it.

ScumLord

Tigger wrote: »

atari jguar as usual

Should be Atari Lynx at least.

Turtyturd

Grayson wrote: »

why are the results hidden? Is there going to be a big reveal?

Probably best to abort this shambles of a thread.

Tigger

Grayson wrote: »

why are the results hidden? Is there going to be a big reveal?

it'll reveal at this time tomorrow
its acually close but i thought it might be soo one sided no one would vote

AudreyHepburn

I'll vote to Repeal, if we ever get the chance to do so.

However I would hope proper legislation is put in place......I really don't like the idea of abortion on demand, that it would become just another form of contraception.

recyclebin

Can we have a poll to ban all abortion talk from After Hours?

I preferred it when after hours was less serious...