tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post2116308251060687002..comments2008-10-18T15:29:10.558+11:00Chris Bowditchhttps://profiles.google.com/111177916514582203050noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-40646668403147351302008-10-18T15:29:00.000+11:002008-10-18T15:29:00.000+11:00Good post.<BR/><BR/>Interestingly enough a lot of research suggests that in many places the link between abortion rate and its legality is weak. Rather abortion rates are lower where sex education and contraception are freely available and strongly endorsed. <BR/><BR/>In Tasmania, for example, it is hard to find a doctor who will perform an abortion. Many people end up travelling interstate. <BR/><BR/>But abortion is incredibly contextual and some people have better reasons than others. So perhaps the more pertinent issue is not the legalisation of abortion - but society's flipant attitude towards sex.kate mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-15083924991330242582008-10-15T11:59:00.000+11:002008-10-15T11:59:00.000+11:00Chris, thanks for your grace filled approach to this issue.joeyspiegelhttp://joeyspiegel.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-84113600221373458252008-10-14T11:03:00.000+11:002008-10-14T11:03:00.000+11:00A disgusting, disgraceful and criminal piece of legislation! The little girl (who is now a beautiful woman) that was flowergirl at my wedding was a premature baby, born at about the "abortion threshhold" proposed in this ghastly legislation. To say whe was not a human being with a right to live isn't just "like allowing murder" - it is actual murder.Tony Caruanawww.pocketmojo.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-25503654400801846562008-10-13T00:22:00.000+11:002008-10-13T00:22:00.000+11:00This is the beginning of the end for the Brumby Government. This law which allows abortion until 9 months, if 2 doctors agree, and will not allow a doctor, nurse or social worker to refuse to refer a woman for abortion because of their conscience, has gone to far, and will call a backlash. It is just what the DLP needs to reestablish itself in the public mind. Peter Kavanagh has already been doing the rounds of the media, and the resultant publicity will boost the popularality of the DLP, and give them a cause to take to the people. People who oppose abortion will choose the DLP rater than the Family First, because of Fielding’s support for abortion. Todays press also reports that the Liberal party is increasingly opposed to abortion, which will also increase their vote. Fair minded people, even feminists recognize that Brumby has gone to far with this Bill. There will be legal challenges to this Act, which will ensure it is in peoples mind right up to the next election. Not a very smart move Mr. Brumby.goannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-83502463129176905692008-10-11T17:29:00.000+11:002008-10-11T17:29:00.000+11:00Great post!<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, abortions seem like the 'norm' for an unplanned pregnancy. I can see why people would have an abortion, but I hate to see it as the first thing women think about when they realise they're pregnant!<BR/><BR/>I wish the church in Australia did more for young single mums and women who have an unplanned pregnancies.kathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01909632924695409997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22478825.post-15496030998489391092008-10-11T16:52:00.000+11:002008-10-11T16:52:00.000+11:00great post Chris. i think it can be too easy for Christians to forget our role as dispensers of God&#39;s grace &amp; love. <BR/>Keep up the good blogging :)Georgienoreply@blogger.com