A Conversation Between "Enemies" in the Abortion War

Michelle Oberman, professor of law at Santa Clara University, and Julia Hejduk, professor of classics at Baylor University, find common ground in a conversation on abortion, although Oberman is pro-choice and Hejduk is pro-life. The two discuss how economic concerns lead women who might want to have a child to contemplate terminating a pregnancy and explore policy alternatives.

[@mikefoley6714]

A wonderful conversation, and a model of civil, charitable discourse for us all.

[@OpticalArxenal]

Any time someone mentions Mother Theresa related to anything good, I stop listening.
A woman should not bear a child she doesn't wish to bear, for any reason, up until the point of viability. Bodily autonomy, end of story.

[@helenesanderson8902]

Here's a good solution for both sides. Since it seems that it mostly boils down to finances..and we have a government that can print up money...then why not allow all people to just live for free...therefore women who get pregnant with no support can have all that it takes to support her. Sounds crazy right..but isn't that the reality??? I mean it takes a LOT Of money to have a kid these days. I mean look at the cost of health insurance. Heck I had to pay nearly $48,000 out of pocket for my c-section alone... please lets have the government pay for it all. Why not..they pay for war and have NO problems supporting the killing in wars~~

[@teresamcmud2605]

I cant get behind the religion of the one lady. Nah, God of love that would torture you for not believing in it isnt love. And some seducing satan. I think if there is evil, it's the Catholic church. I did enjoy listening to a cordial conversation.