Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

F4lconF16

(3,747 posts)
3. "At the point of voicing an opinion about continuing a Down's pregnancy
Thu Aug 21, 2014, 04:59 PM
Aug 2014

the final choice is simply not yours to make."

As a man, I want to ask a question. Should we not have an opinion about what we would do we were in that situation? I could never be, and I would never presume to tell a woman in that situation what she should do or what I would do, but isn't thinking about it a good thing to do? I know I've had to think about this exact question before during a discussion with some friends, and we all offered our opinions and reasoning. I think forming an opinion on things like this forces you to put yourself in someone else's shoes, and helps you to empathize with the person in the situation.

That said, I'm sure that many men don't think when they voice an opinion about things such as this, and of course then either hurt or offend others. I can understand why a woman wouldn't wish to have a discussion on the topic, and I wouldn't mind at all if she didn't want to hear or care about a man's opinion on the subject. So I just want to clarify, do you think that we shouldn't form an opinion on the subject, or that we simply shouldn't voice our opinion without being asked? The first I would have to disagree with. I hope this post doesn't come off as an attack or trolling. It's just something I'm wondering about.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Feminism and Diversity»Soliciting feedback.»Reply #3