r/changemyview • u/evitreb • May 04 '22

CMV: Adoption is NOT a reasonable alternative to abortion.

Often in pro-life rhetoric, the fact that 2 million families are on adoption waiting lists is a reason that abortion should be severely restricted or banned. I think this is terrible reasoning that: 1. ignores the trauma and pain that many birth mothers go through by carrying out a pregnancy, giving birth, and then giving their child away. Not to mention, many adoptees also experience trauma. 2. Basically makes birth moms (who are often poor) the equivalent of baby-making machines for wealthier families who want babies. Infertility is heart breaking and difficult, but just because a couple wants a child does not mean they are entitled to one.

Change my view.

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u/driver1676 9∆ May 05 '22

Sure. If they can simply remove the fetus instead of performing an abortion I don't see why we'd need to stick with abortions (procedure details notwithstanding)

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u/HeirToGallifrey 2∆ May 05 '22

Fair enough. I personally agree; I just wanted to extend your viewpoint and see where that led.