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Padraig
Kevin Kilbane Joined: 16 Nov 2011 Status: Offline Points: 396 |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 10:50pm |
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I'm curious to see how the users of YBIG will vote in the upcoming referendum on repealing the 8th amendment.
I will definitely be voting yes for a number of reasons and see it as another important milestone in the separation of church and state in our country. |
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Het-field
Roy Keane By Appointment to His Majesty The King Joined: 08 Mar 2016 Status: Offline Points: 10532 |
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Voting repeal.
It doesn’t need to be a black and white issue. People can also vote with their conscience clear, as this is removing what is a constitutional anomaly which was designed to keep all parties happy, when in fact it failed to do that, while making the situation infinitely more complex. Voting for repeal is not the same same as voting for abortion. I think the primary benefit that will come from it is the freedom it will give the physician to act in the best interest of their patient without fear of prosecution, or retribution for what would be a medically sound decision. Beyond that is my own views on matters of choice and conscience, which are personal, and are no business of mine. |
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ringerbell
Jack Charlton Joined: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 8003 |
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Can't vote in this poll but I will be voting yes in the referendum.
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Mr Maroon
Joe Lapira Joined: 13 Dec 2015 Status: Offline Points: 16 |
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I'll certainly be voting yes.
I'd defy anyone to read the stories of people effected by the 8th (such as those on the "In Her Shoes" Facebook page) and not vote for Repeal. It's not about being pro- or anti-abortion. I don't think anyone is pro-abortions. It's about allowing pregnant people to receive safe healthcare in their own country. The 8th ammendment isn't stopping Irish people from having abortions. Every day at least 12 women and girls from Ireland have an abortion. It's only adding unnecessary suffering in already difficult circumstances by forcing them abroad or forcing them to order pills online and have abortions at home without the appropiate medical aftercare. If there are complications after either coming home from the UK or after taking pills at home, women are faced with the threat of 14 years in jail if they go to their doctor. |
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Padraig
Kevin Kilbane Joined: 16 Nov 2011 Status: Offline Points: 396 |
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Agreed, and this in particular is a very important point. The 8th amendment has cost women's lives. @ringerbell, not sure why you couldn't vote in it, sorry about that!
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HuntysCousin
Jack Charlton Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Waterford Status: Offline Points: 5241 |
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Will absolutely be voting to repeal. While I'm not the biggest fan of abortion myself, I fully believe that people should have the option, especially those in real need of it
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pre Madonna
Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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I don't know about being a fan of abortion, the more people I meet the more I think it should be compulsory.
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Padraig
Kevin Kilbane Joined: 16 Nov 2011 Status: Offline Points: 396 |
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This is something I think people are commonly mistaken about. Being pro-choice does not necessarily make one 'pro-abortion', whatever that means.
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HuntysCousin
Jack Charlton Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Waterford Status: Offline Points: 5241 |
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I'm still hoping natural selection will come good eventually on a grand scale.
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9fingers
Paul McGrath Ballymun Resident #MONKEANO Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Status: Offline Points: 16134 |
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Can’t vote but would vote repeal
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Claret Murph
Paul McGrath Hmmm, Goodness, I must say Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Tibet Status: Offline Points: 15728 |
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100% Yes
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Bo Jackson
Liam Brady Joined: 31 Dec 2014 Location: 1st and Goal Status: Offline Points: 2405 |
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Absolutely yes.
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Roy Keane YBIGs Donald Trump Joined: 13 Feb 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 10470 |
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I see the people who voted no above haven't been brave enough to post as to their reasoning why, pity really.
I can't vote on this but am 100% voting repeal the 8th.
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Shedite
Jack Charlton Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Status: Offline Points: 9816 |
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I'll be voting Yes as I believe doctors/physicians should have the power to do what they think is right for any patient.
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OnTheOneRoad
Ray Houghton Joined: 06 Nov 2014 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 4190 |
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I'll be voting yes. Abortion is already a reality in Ireland. the only difference is it is unsafe and illegal at present. Every woman who wants to abort has her own reasons for doing so and whether those are satisfactory reasons are a matter for her and her alone to consider. It is not the place of the State, and much less the church, to moralise or make value judgments on that. I believe our system as it is is failing women, and whatever anyone's opinion on abortion is, i feel that a provision banning it has no place in the foundation document of our state.
The issue with contentious referenda such as this in Ireland is that the more reasoned middle ground voters don't have their voices heard. extreme and polarising views are the ones that sell papers and attract viewers. Ultimately it will descend into a vicious and dirty name calling exercise. I am also not at all confident that the referendum will be passed.
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No thank you Turkish......I'm sweet enough
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alihau41
Liam Brady Joined: 10 Mar 2016 Location: Paris Status: Offline Points: 1702 |
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annoyed I can't vote in the referendum, restricted to those who have been living abroad less than 18 months. i'll be moving back to Dublin in the coming year, so it is something that could affect me in the coming years. would be a definite yes too
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randyrandolph
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i think silly comments like this is why many silent "no" voters wont engage in a debate... |
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Claret Murph
Paul McGrath Hmmm, Goodness, I must say Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Tibet Status: Offline Points: 15728 |
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I am sure the church would be happy to carry on digging holes in a backyard in Tuam and tell the world it never happened .
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