david75 wrote: » It’s worse than that. Watching that march yesterday.. predominantly elderly people and their really young grandkids and countless amounts of really intense Americans somehow that came over to take part.None of whom can vote here. The march went that slowly literally because It’s participants aren’t exactly up to walking that far or that fast. People not long for this world groping at the bodily autonomy and reproductive rights of young women in this country for years to come is really sinister.
statesaver wrote: » From the reports on the news and from pictures on the internet I saw lots and lots of young voting age women. From reading your post and many other pro choice posts you would swear that all young voting age women are pro choice which I don’t think I true. Btw, I am an undecided voter
applehunter wrote: » I had 3 aunts who are doctors on the march yesterday including one consultant involved in Doctors for Life. They are all recently retired and in their 60s and have been dealing with pregnant women coming through their practices over the last 40 years. They all walked at the same pace as I did. We didn't walk through College Green. Bar O'Connell St. we walked the least intrusive route for a Saturday in Dublin. Did you ever walk out of Croke Park after a Dubs match through Jones Road? That is what it was like. Whatever about these Americans that came over, there was a decent number from the 6 counties at the march yesterday that AFAIK won't have a vote in the referendum. Maybe that will give you some comfort David.
david75 wrote: » Ireland is about to grow up and shake the shame off. Finally.
statesaver wrote: » ‘Shake the shame off’. I don’t get that. What is shameful about wanting to protect the unborn.
david75 wrote: » Are you new here? Have you just arrived? Honest question. Magdalene laundries. 700 babies in a septic tank in tuam. Industrial schools. And endless rapist priests being protected and hidden from justice by the church. That shame. Now were gonna let women make their own decisions for themselves. Don’t worry. It won’t affect you. At. All.
david75 wrote: » It was a lovely day for it. Dublin is lovely in the sunshine. Almost an entirely different place when the sun shines to be honest. Hope you all had a good day. As for the 6 counties and our American visitors I don’t know, I seem to remember the same omnipresent self appointed mouthpieces complaining about outside interference in our marriage equality campaign and the interference being unwelcome. But somehow the same self appointed mouthpieces celebrating this interference and involvement on this debate all of a sudden ? Not to mention the money. It’s of no matter. The future doesn’t belong to me or you or your aunts. It belongs to the most clued in, educated, progressive, and sound youth in all Europe. Ireland is about to grow up and shake the shame off. Finally.
applehunter wrote: » Sure what would doctors dealing with pregnant women know? They haven't lived in the future.
statesaver wrote: » That shame ok. Although I don’t know why I should feel ashamed, I am not a Catholic, did not part take in anything or cover up anything. People who did are the ones who should feel shame. This is a thread about Repealing the 8th not about the many sins of the Catholic Church. I do like staying on topic.
applehunter wrote: » I must have missed the memo. I must excuse myself. Sure what would doctors dealing with pregnant women know? They haven't lived in the future. All hail "the most clued in, educated, progressive, and sound youth in all Europe." What party do they represent?
Fred Swanson wrote: » As a man I would have severe problems accessing information on vasectomies in Ireland. Every sperm is sacred.
Oldtree wrote: » Doctors are not obliged to give information on abortion in Ireland and have been in a legal quandary for many years. The referendum will sort that out for them, allowing them to provide a complete medical service where appropriate.
applehunter wrote: » This referendum could legalise killing our unborn. You call this the "complete medical service" #euphomism.
david75 wrote: » Every sperm is sacred? Seriously? I’ve some consecrated socks and maybe a t shirt if you’re stuck?
Oldtree wrote: » I think he is referring to the life of Brian tune, I was!
Oldtree wrote: » Yes, it will allow for a complete medical care scheme for Irish women including terminations. #what's with the hash tag business?
applehunter wrote: » It's from twitter. It is supposed to crystallize an opinion. That is what I as trying to do anyway. I'm not on twitter but I tune in and watch from the gallery. i'm a dinosaur compared with the "most clued in, educated, progressive, and sound youth in all Europe" #Couldn't resist:pac:
Oldtree wrote: » The twitter machine dosn't work out this way
applehunter wrote: » Thank God for Boards.:)
eviltwin wrote: » I brought my son to the pro choice march last year, he's 8. He doesn't understand abortion but he knew we were marching so women could have agency over their own body, he understands that concept well. It's up to each parent to decide what their child needs to know and every child is different. I don't think taking a child to any march regardless of your "side" is wrong, I just know I'd rather my kids marched with those who are now judgemental, open minded and supportive.
david75 wrote: » The pro life rally last year right in front of the dail was almost entirely elderly people and their grandkids. Listening to that American woman that claims she survived an abortion and ‘climbed out of the bucket.’ Her exact words. Wonderful stuff for little kids to be listening to. Here. Have a pro life ballon.
