Is abortion being used as a form of birth control?
Abortion is, indeed, technically, a way to control birth. It is not a contraceptive, however, which is what I believe you mean by “birth control”…that abortion is used instead of a contraceptive. No doubt that some people do, but I do not think that is the main reason for abortions. What I don’t understand is how people are against abortion as a birth control method, and simultaneously oppose measures to bring contraceptives within the reach of all.
I honestly don’t think that anyone in their right mind considers abortion as a method of birth control. Abortion is a pretty big deal, it involves going into hospital, it’s leaves a person with aches and pains and it can be fairly emotional/stressful. So I very much doubt someone will look at the various methods of contraception and say “you know what, if I get pregnant, I’ll just have an abortion”. What happens too much is that people forget to use any birth control which results in a need for an abortion. I think too often people aren’t thinking of the consequences or even think “it’ll never happen to me” until it does. That be the result of many reasons such as naivety, carelessness or intoxication. Men and women also have to feel empowered enough to insist upon using protection prior to sex. I think hetter education is required. Not only in being aware of the available contraceptives and consequences of using none but also in how to conduct relationships and deal with certain situa
