Thread by @k3vk4

cw: suicide, reactionary bs
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One thing that really pissies me off are those facist reactionary "#ProLife" bigots.

And I'll explain in detail, WHY they are bigoted.

So strap in and hold tight...

Regardless if those advocate for the [very facist] idea of de-facto criminalizing #suicide or #abortions, "#ProLife" advocates aka. bigots are not willing to provide even a halfass alternative substitute as a figleaf to pseudo-legitimize their ideas.

I mean, regardless whether or not one person should be allowed to have a say into the health, life and well-beijng of another person is something agrees with [I think #ProChoice is the only non - reactionary-facist answer!]...

...it is clear that people don't actively seek suicide nor abortion unless they don't see another option and the alternatives are not acceptable to them.

Therefore I could at least respect [but not agree with] "#ProLife" people if they'd actually offer alternatives.

I.e. you don't want to have so many #abortion|s?
Then make actual sex - education mandatory, provide contraceptives, child-care and medical care for free whilst offering paid parental leave and undo the Gender Pay Gap ffs so that people are not economically forced into a decision

OFC that doesn't change the fact that #AbortionIsHealthcare and that banning or restrction #abortions an access can't be accepted nor legal in any shape and form.

But those "#ProLife" bigots don't even want to provide minors with #FreeHealthcare.

As summarized in this cartoon:

Same goes with #suicides:

Instead of rejecting #BodilyAutonomy, why don't we make #MentalHealthcare accessible, free and actually helping people.

And I don't mean imprisoning people and stuffing them with meds or other symptom-oriented things.

Because #depression and suicidal thoughts are for the most part a symptom of something far bigger.

Right now, economic uncertainty, #robodebt, lack of social contacts and other issues do drive a lot of people into it.

At least at surface value...

I'm not saying meds can't help, but I'm certan that chainging something more substantial in life is better on the long-term...

I.e. giving people a stable platform [removing existential fears like poverty, eviction, starvation or violence] is likely more helpful than drugs.

Fighting the "Inconvenient Symptoms" in society is not going to help.

And that's why I callout ALL "#ProLife" folks as bigoted assholes because they don't follow through at their ideas.

Otherwise, they'd demand #UBI, #FreeHealthcare and many other things first.

And while I can't and won't agree with these people, I'd certainly at least be able to respect their backwards-minded views if they were at least consistent in their morals.

You don't solve issues by banning these from existing.

Just because it's hard to legally get a gun doesn't mean people are less likely to commit serious crimes in Germany.

Just because Cannabis is illegal doesn't change the fact that most people at least tried it once.

Just because #sexwork is being criminalized doesn't change the fact that said #sexworkers will still have to make ends meet, pay for rent, utilities and food themselves.

Nor does it change the fact that those people face #discrimination in the job market.

https://twitter.com/Lonna87XXX/status/1351698616717615108

I just have the privilegue of always being able to decline jobs and offers that I can't accept - regadles if for legal or moral reasons.

But I'm not the average person, and I realize that not everyone has existing support they can count on.

TL;DR:
If you're going to be a reactionary asshole, be a full asshole.

Don't claim "moral high ground" or being "the guood guys" unless you offer a full solution when you want to ban existing options...

Consider every abortion the result of multiple circumstances that - in an ideal setting - would not have happened to this extent.

Same goes with suicdes.
People just don't randomly wake up and want to end their life.
A lot of failsafe nets eithe did not existed or failed before.

Hate me or not - IDK - but at least be upfront of your intent!

Personally, I'll help a person seeking safe abortion as much as possible - even if that means I've to drive them to a clinic across the german-dutch border.

And I also think that there are other options than taking oneselves life.

But I'm not going to force anyone [not] to do anything...

Because I accept bodily autonomy and at least respect people's choices.

That's it for this thread.

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