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To call out someone on FB for this? *(warning added by MNHQ: concerns abortion)

91 replies

Puddingmama2017 · 19/08/2019 14:30

I’m not usually one for getting my knickers in a twist about FB stuff, but this has really got my goat

To call out someone on FB for this? *(warning added by MNHQ: concerns abortion)
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FairyFi · 19/08/2019 15:30

The penalty is because those species are disappearing from the world and are relentlessly hunted and killed, by others, not their own.

It makes no sense not that matters to some

OlivesAreGod · 19/08/2019 15:30

It's just a stupid argument really isn't it? Surely the whole point of the penalty is because those species are endangered and as a PP pointed out, you're killing something elses baby, not your own.

Human babies are not an endangered species and they are your baby.

I'm all for people having their own beliefs whether or not I agree with them but at least make the argument slightly intelligent?

Propertyofhood · 19/08/2019 15:31

God they always think these images are real ‘gotcha’ moments don’t they.

Yes! It's quite funny really.

People are so thick sometimes.

supersop60 · 19/08/2019 15:31

Block.

Elllicam · 19/08/2019 15:34

I think she’s entitled to her own views on abortion as much as you are. If you don’t want to see it then delete her.

OlivesAreGod · 19/08/2019 15:35

I think she’s entitled to her own views on abortion as much as you are

It makes no sense as an argument against abortion though because it's completely different.

saraclara · 19/08/2019 15:39

The problem with defriending and blocking everyone you disagree with is that you then create your own echo chamber. This is why opinions are polarising on everything. If you only ever hear the thoughts of people you already agree with, you never have to really think something through or allow yourself to be challenged.

And the same applies to the people who post the stuff you disagree with. They end up never being challenged too, because they have their own bubble of people who all agree with them.

Upsiedasie · 19/08/2019 15:43

It might be a flawed argument but the message she is sending is that she doesn’t agree with abortion. I don’t either but I would shout about it on social media or use that post! She’s entitled to her view though, however clumsily she made it.

If it has offended you then unfollow. There’s nothing to seethe about.

Tara336 · 19/08/2019 15:44

The problem with Facebook is people post first and (sometimes) engage brain later. It really does show the best and sadly worst of people. If you think it will get you somewhere then call it out but be prepared for a disagreement with others piling in as it’s the usual way these things go on social media. If you feel the need to tell them you disagree private message them, then delete

bluegirlgreen · 19/08/2019 15:44

Hate this kind of stuff being posted on social media.

How do they know someone has not recently had an abortion? Angry

People don't generally have abortions for shits and giggles, and because they are stupid and careless and feckless. It's a heartbreaking decision for many, and it stays with them for YEARS.

I would block this fecker, awful! Sad

Feverslag · 19/08/2019 15:51

YABU. You don’t have to like the post or you can mute/unfriend the person. People are allowed opinions different to yours

x2boys · 19/08/2019 15:53

I wouldn't get involved, abortion is an emotive issue for many people ,this person is allowed her opinions however much you disagree with them just delete or unfollow her , what would you hope to achieve by " calling her out"anyway?

ScrimshawTheSecond · 19/08/2019 16:01

I'd unfriend, for my own peace of mind. Not worth arguing with, imo.

SmellbowSpaceBowl · 19/08/2019 16:02

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

missbattenburg · 19/08/2019 16:07

FB is just a platform for people to post offensive and illogical shit and make themseleves feel like they are politically active.

I'm not totally convinced that governments around the world don't celebrate FB because it allows an outlet for political discontent that never actually puts them under an pressure to change laws or policies. All the while they make changes that are slowly erroding human rights that have been hard won. FB is a convenient distraction.

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Puddingmama2017 · 19/08/2019 16:23

Thanks everyone. I will just unfriend. It wasn’t about me trying to change her mind or not allow her to have an opinion. Each to their own. Just felt it was a unnecessary and illogical way of presenting the point. I do have issues stemming from my own termination and I don’t believe that anyone who hasn’t been in a position to need one really has a leg to stand on telling others they’re wrong.

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ScrimshawTheSecond · 19/08/2019 16:30

Puddingmama it's never an easy choice. Flowers.

The post is nonsense, but I don't think it's worth your time arguing.

Sparklesocks · 19/08/2019 16:41

Puddingmama completely understand your temptation, it’s a flippant image and doesn’t consider the pregnant woman in the equation or the complex nuances of abortion. It’s very black and white.

But as others have suggested, I don’t think people who post things like this are exactly open to a nuanced debate so there’s little point trying.

I am sorry that its stirred up difficult feelings for you though Flowers

Mummyoflittledragon · 19/08/2019 16:41

I saw something really clever on here or twitter. I can’t find if. It was a cartoon of pro lifers crying for the rights of a foetus. The next was of her and the prolifers once the baby had been born. It was a parasite and her a slag etc.

Mummyoflittledragon · 19/08/2019 16:42

Oops meant to add. I couldn’t find it. But I found this. It isn’t as good.

This sort of thing would be my response if any.

To call out someone on FB for this? *(warning added by MNHQ: concerns abortion)
AngelasAshes · 19/08/2019 16:56

I think it’s a really cute poster. Highlights how penalties are based on endangered versus over populated.

I would just ignore. I know the poster is pro-life, but so what? If anything you can celebrate that there is no penalty. That the law protects abortion.

BogglesGoggles · 19/08/2019 17:14

@LochJessMonster I cross posted with your first explanation

AlmostAJillSandwich · 19/08/2019 17:18

Yes, you would be unbelievably unreasonable to "call them out" as they have done absolutely NOTHING wrong.

It is a perfectly valid opinion to believe abortion, at any stage or for any reason, is wrong, and equates to murder.

If you don't have the same opinions, thats perfectly fine, just hide the post and get on with your own life. You aren't superior or "right" and them "wrong" for being pro-choice.

You don't have to like her opinion, but it would be wrong of you to not respect it for what it is, a different opinion to yours.

reginafelangee · 19/08/2019 17:23

I'd unfriend them.

PuffHuffle5 · 19/08/2019 17:24

I'm pro-choice, but I'll admit it's a clever advert.

It’s not clever at all, quite the opposite - the fines relate to killing an animal that is part of a highly endangered population, it’s got nothing to do with being pro-life and caring about the rights of the unborn individual. It’s a really silly comparison, since there’s plenty of animals you can kill without being fined Hmm
I had someone like this on my FB a few years back - she’s entitled to her opinions but I wasn’t interested in seeing them on my newsfeed - just delete them.

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