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I've noticed that lemmy as a whole is much more leftist than reddit (outside of political servers of course) (lemmy.world)
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I can't really think of a reason for that as Reddit is hated somewhat equally by "both" sides of the spectrum. It's just something I find interesting.

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[–] morelikepinniped@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What is your answer to a scenario in which a woman using birth control properly in a loving monogamous relationship becomes pregnant when neither party wants a child? The most common form of birth control (the pill), when taken properly only has a 97% effective rate. Pair that with a second form of birth control (i.e. the pullout method) and it will go up but it will never be 100% effective.

[–] YourHuckleberry@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And she doesn't want to put the child up for adoption? That's valid. Pregnancy has long term negative health impacts. Morally, I'm not opposed to abortion. I know some people are. I feel like I'm unwilling to debate the morality while all the practical steps to mitigate the risk haven't been taken.

I would add, free, easily accessible sterilization should be the norm. I don't want more kids, so I got sterilized.

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I feel like I’m unwilling to debate the morality while all the practical steps to mitigate the risk haven’t been taken.

That might actually be a very very good strategy in US politics. The "we can talk morality when you stopped being a bigot and support sex ed and child welfare" kind of line. Put the rabid conservatives on the moral defensive.