Comments on: HIV discrimination and reproductive rights. Your thoughts?

By: Jenn @ Juggling Life

Jenn @ Juggling Life — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:44:01 +0000

The many ways governments find to violate human rights never fails to amaze me. Jenn @ Juggling Lifes last blog post..Idle Observations

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:19:56 +0000

Every time one of us loses a right, we all lose it. It may start with a law that says those who have HIV must be sterilized. The next step could be those who have hepatitis. The next step could be those who have a history of breast cancer in their family. Then it could be those who have freckles. Yes, this is a stretch, but when you start taking away rights, it is a little bit here, and a little bit there, until we as a people have no rights left. So, my answer: NO, it is not right. Give the woman information, birth control options, education, but let her make up her own mind about what action to take. Karens last blog post..Driving Me Crazy!

By: Talina

Talina — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:36:09 +0000

I also read "Pushed" and it is what got me to thinking about alternative birthing choices in my area. Reproductive rights are a huge thing to me and it is scary how often those basic human rights are violated or limited by others. More people need to be aware of these abuses so they can speak out and stand up for the basic rights of everyone! Glad you enjoyed the post, you should blog about the book when you finish it. It is a slew of great info.

By: Janelle

Janelle — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:50:42 +0000

What a great post! I am reading a great book called "PUSHED" and at them moment, my blood is boiling when I think of how women are abused in the reproductive world. Janelles last blog post..Sad little apple trees....

By: Krystal McCarthy

Krystal McCarthy — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:38:43 +0000

WTF? Just because you have HIV ir Aids, doesnt mean your any less of a person... Thats just like sterilizing a woman who has Downs. Im at a loss for words, the only thing I can think is: whaaaa? Huuuhhhh? Krystal McCarthys last blog post..A wiener story

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:37:45 +0000

As someone who works in the medical profession, I know that there is a difference between HIV and AIDS. Being HIV positive isn't necessarily a death sentence. It doesn't always lead to AIDS. With proper meds, the T-cell count cam be maintained. However, if I were HIV positive, I would not choose to get pregnant. Its not guaranteed that the virus can be passed from mother to baby, its not guaranteed that the virus won't be passed either. That is not a bargain I'm willing to deal with. I would not want to impose any risk on a baby. I also would not to have to deal with the fact that I could get sick and die, leaving my child without a mother. I don't believe in forced sterilization. I do believe in education and affordable medications and health care. I believe that with the latter, we can prevent the former. But, if someone wants to be sterilized due to the fact that they have HIV, then they should be allowed to have it done. Beckys last blog post..Golden Birthday

By: Hyphen Mama

Hyphen Mama — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:50:06 +0000

Personally, I would choose not to get pregnant if I had HIV. But that's just me. I watched my uncle die a slow HORRID death at the hands of HIV/AIDS and I'd never want to risk that of my own child... no matter what the percentage of risk would be and no matter the latest medical treatments. I also don't believe in forced sterilization. I do believe that government should provide free sterilization to any HIV positive woman AND man who seeks it. Hyphen Mamas last blog post..Dear Mother Nature.... What Gives?

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:23:18 +0000

There was a thing on tv yesterday about this, whether or not a patient should know if a doctor is HIV, when the doctor knows if the patient is. I think for child birth, I wouldn't want to have one knowing that I was, but I don't think it should be out of my control if I chose to get pregnant. I can't believe how much tv coverage we are having here about the mom who just had invetro for the 8 babies, and she already had 6 without a dad! Loris last blog post..Introducing,,,,, "T" and "A"

By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:29:34 +0000

Personally I would not get pregnant. I don't feel it's right to potentially pass on something like that. But forced sterilization???? Memarie Lanes last blog post..Goodbye

By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:25:17 +0000

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_sterilization

Forced sterilization has an ugly past and it’s not a very distant one.

Michelle put it much better than I ever could. On all points.

Donna B.s last blog post..Why This Blog Is Not An Astounding Success