What is your stance on abortion?

It should NOT be an option for birth control, but a safe option if needed to save a life, and in rape and incest cases. Placing a blanket ban on something that is a PERSONAL choice, should be left alone. 6 years ago from a Democrat in Duluth, GA

Conduct a referendum to allow a population to vote on abortion favoring sterilization of women upon an abortion for developed countries except in the case of incest, rape or to save the life of a mother, sterilize women after one abortion in developed... 6 years ago from a Republican in Rockville, MD

No questions ruing first trimester, counseling before procedure in second trimester, no third trimester abortions unless the mother's life is threatened. Mandatory (non abortion) birth control education in all schools and serious punishment for those... 6 years ago from a Libertarian in Happy Valley, OR

Ban after first trimester, and require a neutral third party to provide information on all choices available (including abortion and adoption). Abortions would require first that the pregnant female obtain a referral from this organization, if that is... 6 years ago from a Republican in Yuba City, CA

Abortion should be the choice of the individual as they will have to live with it, but it should not be used as birth control or choice of childs sex. If a person has one abortion, they should not be able to have multible abortions. 6 years ago from a Republican in Potwin, KS

When something is totally wrong with the pregnacy, then do what has to be done to protect the mother, otherwise, let the child come into the world and let society care and protect the child for the mother. Help the mother through the ordeal regardless of... 6 years ago from a Green in Oxnard, CA

It should be up to the individual, i do not believe in it and each person has to answer to their own belief. too many women do not take proper protection due to lack of morals. it is okay to blame the man and he does have a responsibility in this however... 6 years ago from a Republican in Bedminster, NJ

You can't legistrate a persons body. 6 years ago from a Libertarian in Omaha, NE

I am opposed to abortion but think criminalizing it, sending mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses and others to prison would be cruel and impractical. Without imprisonment what sense would criminalizing it be? I am Catholic but don't agree with or... 6 years ago from a Green in Potwin, KS

Personally I do not think it is the right of the government to say yes or no to having an abortion or not. That should be the SOLE decision of the person(s) who are involved in the situation and not the decision of someone else. And it should not matter... 6 years ago from a Democrat in Gilbert, IA

Depends on the situation and reason for the abortion. 6 years ago from a Republican in Richland, WA

It's wrong, but keep the government out of our lives. 6 years ago from a Green in Waxhaw, NC

The father has to have a say too not just the bearing mother. I am pro-choice though. 6 years ago from a Green in Ypsilanti, MI

You're only allowed to vote if you, yourself have had to make the decision. 6 years ago from a Democrat in Hanover, WI

I believe in life but I also believe in being able to providing a life suitable for them. If pregnant and and unable to give that creation of you what it needs then I feel it is reasonable only if not before the heart or brain have not been established if... 6 years ago from a Democrat in Potwin, KS

It's not a government or public issue. It's a personal issue. 6 years ago from a Libertarian in Wasilla, AK

Should not be allowed after the first trimester except in cases where: severe fetal abnormalities (think anencephaly)are discovered during the 20 week mark ultrasound, danger to the mother's life, and victims of kidnapping who were unable to seek out... 6 years ago from a Democrat in North Adams, MA

Utilize the Carnegie stages of development to determine when synapses connect and meaningful brain activity begins. Prior to this point it should be a woman's right to choose but after it should qualify as a life and be brought to full term. The... 6 years ago from a Democrat in Newington, VA

I am pro-life individual who wants to convince others to choose life but not with a law or at the point of a gun. 6 years ago from a Green in Potwin, KS

I am pro life, however, if someone else chooses to have an abortion and kill a baby, they have to live with it and it should not be funded by public monies. They need to be responsible for their actions. 6 years ago from a Republican in Midland Park, NJ

Utilize the Carnegie Stages of Fetal Development to determine when meaningful brain activity begins. Prior to this point it should be a woman's choice but after it should be considered a life. A woman should still have final say despite the timeline... 6 years ago from a Democrat in Dulles, VA

Neither, I am a man and feel I have no legitimate say over what women do with their bodies. However, no purpose will be served by attempting to outlaw most abortions. That is a pathetic and desperate attempt force people to be how you WISH them to be. 6 years ago from a Socialist in Potwin, KS

Utilize the Carnegee stages of development to analyze at what point synapses connect and fire and meaningful thought begins. Up until this point it is the woman's choice but banned after, except in the case of rape, incest or health risks. 6 years ago from a Democrat in Dulles, VA

Pro-choice, however, government should do everything possible to limit the need for abortion. Birth control, sex education, living assistance, adoption guidance, etc. Also, sex with girls under the age of consent should be strongly discouraged and... 6 years ago from a Democrat in Baton Rouge, LA

God gave life, and only HE, can take it away. 7 years ago from a Green in Potwin, KS

At the point where consciousness is determined in a fetus, I cannot condone an act of abortion as it would be an act of aggression on a conscious being. Anytime before that time frame is permissible. That being said, accessibility to birth control and... 7 years ago from a Libertarian in Tustin, CA

Ban late term abortions. Also, make sure that women are truly given all information about the development of their baby, the procedure, other options and are given adequate time before aborting to be sure this is the choice they want to make. 7 years ago from a Republican in Potwin, KS

Mandatory for pregnancies prior to age 16. 7 years ago from a Republican in Fox Valley, IL

Pro-choice, but the government should not be involved in funding it or financially supporting it in any way. Insurance should not be forced to cover the cost. And if abortion is deemed legal then criminals who murder pregnant women should not be held... 7 years ago from a Libertarian in Sykesville, MD

Pro-life but the banning abortion is not the way to go because it doesn't work. Education is the best way to discourage unwanted pregnancy and reduce abortion. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Iowa City, IA

In my personal life I am pro-life based on my religious convictions. However, pro-choice for others whose personal and/or religious beliefs may differ from mine. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Aiea, HI

Pro-Life: As our understanding of our genome increases, abortion provides the ability to create designer children, with only those traits the parents desire. 7 years ago from a Republican in Chesapeake, VA

Pro Life. Work with non-profits and churches to provide
more resources for mothers who would keep their children if they were able to take care of them. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Manhattan, NY

Prohibit after 20 weeks, make birth control pills/contraception prevention devices readily available (cheap or free), provide women more or better choices when facing an unplanned/unwanted pregnancy. 7 years ago from a Green in Cannonsburg, MI

I am a boy who will grow into an old man, without a uterus. Amd will never have to be faced with the moral, emotional, and religious dilema that his having an abortion. 7 years ago from a Libertarian in Gonzales, LA

Pro-choice, but I would not personally endure an abortion. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Bridgeview, IL

This issue has no "right/wrong" answer as it ultimately affects the potential life of an unborn human being (regardless of when life begins) as well as the living mother. As such, it is too complex and significant to be politicized into black... 7 years ago from a Socialist in Whittier, CA

Personally pro-life. However, the issue is too political. The courts are the proper place to deal with the issue, not the top of political campaigns. 7 years ago from a Republican in Leander, TX

Pro-Life, but it isn't my business what someone else decides. Thus, public hospitals should provide abortions. However, private hospitals (for example, a Catholic institution such as Georgetown) should be able to decide their own stance. 7 years ago from a Republican in White Plains, MD

Pro-choice with the stipulations that: (1) you cannot abort the baby after the first trimester and (2) before you choose to abort the baby, you must hear the heart beat. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Lees Summit, MO

Males need to be held accountable and if single and active should undergo temporary vesectomies. They need to bare some of the burden that they create. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Potwin, KS

If capital punishment is legal, abortion should be legal. If capital punishment is outlawed, abortion should be outlawed. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Sharon, MA

Rape and incest do not invalidate the value of the baby. Adoption is always an option. To save the life of the mother, I believe abortion is acceptable. 7 years ago from a Republican in Hermiston, OR

Pro-Choice, but I believe that sexuality as a whole should not be upheld in modern society as it is already. Uphold a standard of decency and stop teaching young people the idea of "sex being good" if it has such destructive aftermaths. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Fort Washington, MD

Having never faced the issue, it is not my choice to make. I think proper guidance and better morality being taught to our children will enable them to make wiser decisions. 7 years ago from a Republican in Shelton, CT

I am pro choice. I wouldn't personally have an abortion because there is always adoption, but if something like getting raped happened to you and you wanted to have an abortion, that is okay. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Orange City, IA

This should be illegal, because they baby is a person . SO, it's technically death for the little baby . They have feelings too . In my eyes it's not okay . 7 years ago from a Libertarian in Laconia, NH

If it's rape or molestation, then yes the woman should be allowed to abort, but if it's in fact her fault, then i believe she has to go through with the pregnancy. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Laconia, NH

To me ONLY, if a person was raped and due to that rape the female became pregnant then and only then she should have the choice to have an abortion. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Smyrna, GA

Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions. Ban after the first trimester. 7 years ago from a Libertarian in Hanover, NH