It is appalling that women serving in our military women who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms are prevented from exercising their own reproductive freedom. Our citizens in uniform should not be stripped of their constitutional rights simply because they no longer wear civilian clothes.I used the tool they provided to contact members of congress and added the following
I fully support a woman's right to choose, be it in the military serving our country not at home. Having a child is one of the biggest decisions any family can make, and its one that shouldn't be taking lightly. I think I remember reading somewhere that just having one child can increase the financial burden on a family about 30%.
Having access to abortions accessible helps insure that they choose a time that is right for them as well as helps women who have been the victims of sexual assault. But also more needs to be done in the areas of proper non-abstinence only sexual education. Women and Men need to be aware of and know how to use properly, condoms, contraceptives and options such as Plan B and the upcoming ellaOne emergency contraceptives.
thoughts?