How Can You Say

how can you say

because he is gay

love isn't an option?

how can you say

because she is a woman

abortion is out of the question?

how can you say 

because he is afraid

he doesn't deserve to protect himself?

- you can't.

he who pays taxes and works for America,

the land of the free,

can walk hand in hand down the alter

with the one he loves,

and marry.

she who was raped and beaten

but made it out alive

can rid herself

of a broken memory.

he who has witnessed murder 

in the hands of a gun

deserves the right to protect himself

with one.

how can you say

the government is of the people,

by the people, 

and for the people?

- you can't.

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Comments

ryanhaney18

Love this.

hoganlinds

thank you :)

jvenegas

the world is full of people

the nation is diverse

things get done

and things fall down

lets not start pointing fingers

 

i din't like all what you said,

but most of it rang true.

good intentions, 

love and trust

its that which makes us new.

 

true love and self defense-

nothing wrong with that.

but abortion murders babies

not opinion,

its a fact

 

the man had raped her.

a crime, a sin

but a child's a child

it's not to blame

its a little soul

please don't complain

don't snuff the light

that's a bigger sin

 

a person's a person 

no matter how small.

 

 

i'm done now 

 

goodbye

hoganlinds

Jnvegas, 

I appreciate your comment, I really do. When I was young, I used to think the same way. But then I grew up and it hit me. Your opinion on abortion will never stop them, it will just make them more cruel. Before it was legal, it still took place. And if it becomes illegal it still will. I would rather women who suffer from rape feel more comfortable getting an abortion from a doctor than a coat hanger. A person is a person, and their rights are their rights.

 

Your opinion is valid and appreciated as well as your comment.

 

Thank you. 

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