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Common sense prevention

Again the abortion issue has raised its ugly head during our presidential elections. With all the birth control available there is no reason to eliminate a fetus.

And you men, why are you allowing your blood line to be disposed of? These fetuses grow to be “your” sons or daughters. Shouldn’t you also have a say to continue your bloodline, your heritage? You can use some type of protection to help avoid this ongoing critical issue.

As far as the female goes, you have many options to avoid this painful decision you must go through.

I would much rather have tax funding prevention (i.e. implants) than having to go through this critical time in ones life. Females have the right by law to abort “their” fetus - they should also consider the privilege to avoid the abortions simply by using common sense “prevention. It will cure this issue.

Marilyn Calkins

Spokane

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