BIRTH CONTROL MAKES YOU PRO-CHOICE
The Hypocrisy of Sex Without ConsequencesFor over 50 years, the abortion debate has raged on in America. Yet in recent times, we've witnessed women being stripped of rights they've held for half a century. The overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 marked a seismic shift, allowing states to severely restrict or ban abortion access It's a cruel irony that those making decisions about women's bodies often lack basic knowledge of female anatomy. One wonders if these legislators could even locate a clitoris on a diagram, let alone understand the complexities of reproductive health.
Yet their ignorance hasn't stopped them from enacting laws with devastating consequences. Since Dobbs, we've seen a patchwork of state abortion laws emerge, many severely restricting access. The human toll is staggering - women's lives lost, families torn apart, futures derailed.
Let's be clear: If you oppose abortion but enjoy consequence-free sex, you're a hypocrite. If you claim to be "pro-life" but use birth control, congratulations - you're actually pro-choice. You've simply chosen not to be pregnant.
I find the selective morality exhausting. The so-called "pro-life" movement reveals its hypocrisy at every turn. They rail against abortion while turning a blind eye to the myriad ways society fails children after birth. They shame women for their sexuality while giving men a free pass .Let's be clear: If you oppose abortion but enjoy consequence-free sex, you're a hypocrite. If you claim to be "pro-life" but use birth control, congratulations - you're actually pro-choice. You've simply chosen not to be pregnant.
Society heaps blame, shame, and punishment on women for unwanted pregnancies. We admonish single women for their independence and "audacity" to own their sexuality. Meanwhile, men face virtually no consequences for their role in creating pregnancies.This double standard is as old as time, but in 2024, it's well past its expiration date. Why do we still accept a system where men can sow their wild oats freely, while women bear the entire burden of "responsibility"?
Make no mistake - reproductive rights aren't just a "women's issue." They're a human rights issue that affects us all. When we restrict bodily autonomy for half the population, we diminish the freedom of our entire society.Those who've never faced an unplanned pregnancy find it easy to moralize. But life is messy, complicated, and rarely black-and-white. Until you've walked in those shoes, perhaps it's best to withhold judgment.
To those who oppose abortion: Are you equally passionate about comprehensive sex education, accessible contraception, and robust social support for families? If not, your "pro-life" stance rings hollow.And to those who enjoy the benefits of birth control while condemning abortion: It's time for some serious self-reflection. Both allow people to have sex without the consequence of pregnancy. The only difference is timing.
It's time to move past the hypocrisy and double standards. We need honest conversations about sex, responsibility, and reproductive health - for all genders. We need policies based on science and compassion, not outdated morality and ignorance.Until then, perhaps it's time for those so concerned with women's reproductive choices to focus on their own affairs. After all, isn't that what "small government" is supposed to be.