I am currently in the Netherlands, staying in my boyfriends family home. Last night at dinner, I told them about Ireland's struggle for abortion rights. I told them about religion, prejudice, the leaders, and a lack of education (no, full born babies aren't thrown into buckets, like I was brought up to believe). They looked at me like I was crazy. We are so behind in this aspect. I firmly believe that a lack of education is to blame. If people knew the science behind it ( this is a good post to read. There is also a theory that human life doesn't begin until brain activity, but there is no one point that seems to be universally agreed upon for life to begin), it would end pointless shaming and horror stories. Though, what also won't help us, is our new leader. It is frustrating as worldwide media is celebrating that Ireland's new leader is young, gay and half Indian. Perhaps this would be worthy of celebration if the citizens of Ireland actually voted him in, sh
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