tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044148381292720705.post1164577662940641327..comments2023-07-12T07:32:38.606-07:00Comments on witsendmagazine.com: Most Barn Doors Should Stay ClosedMaryWalkerBaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18359443089154411583noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044148381292720705.post-57991733886636397822008-12-24T13:00:00.000-08:002008-12-24T13:00:00.000-08:00I don't think people who think abortion is wrong c...I don't think people who think abortion is wrong choose to work in abortion clinics. If they do make that choice we have an entirely different discussion here. However, I do think that -- if the bill is as far reaching as is implied -- there might be people aside from doctors and nurses who are, yes, in chronic short supply, choosing to not participate in the health care of a woman whose abortion has become complicated. I'm not saying that this will undermine health care. On the other hand, it does bear observation. Flood gates, barn doors, and all.<BR/>Is there a moral benefit to abortion, you ask. I don't know. I do know the potential for physical and emotional harm when abortion is not legal.MaryWalkerBaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359443089154411583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044148381292720705.post-67300128394035451312008-12-24T09:41:00.000-08:002008-12-24T09:41:00.000-08:00Do you think that the people in health care who be...Do you think that the people in health care who believe that abortion is absolutely wrong have, until now, been working in abortion clinics? If so, think some more.<BR/>Think supply-and-demand. The demand for doctors and nurses has exceeded the supply for decades.<BR/>Do you expect that suddenly the bulk of doctors/nurses will develop a repugnance for abortion? The last time I checked, nobody around here had to wait more than a couple of days or travel more than a couple of miles.<BR/>Lastly, do you think that there is any great moral benefit to abortion?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044148381292720705.post-23343519032912029162008-12-24T08:03:00.000-08:002008-12-24T08:03:00.000-08:00Responding to the comment of anonymous -- I assume...Responding to the comment of anonymous -- I assume you refer to universal precautions which does operate on the belief that all body fluids are potentially infected with something. Universal precautions does not contain moral judgment. Treatment is not denied because of the contents of a person's blood. Health care professionals have gloved up for years and continue to provide life saving and respectful treatment. My scenario looks at the potential for the denial of health care based not on the illness of the patient but on the religious or moral beliefs of the health care professional. I see this as a back door to denying women abortions. And then that ability to deny can go just about anyplace. I also believe that there are plenty of health care professionals who will treat and treat well regardless of whether or not the approve of the person needing the treatment. I believe we need to be aware of potential.MaryWalkerBaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359443089154411583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044148381292720705.post-54005162900087140132008-12-24T07:53:00.000-08:002008-12-24T07:53:00.000-08:00That appears to be the case.That appears to be the case.MaryWalkerBaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359443089154411583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044148381292720705.post-7067163362579257052008-12-24T07:35:00.000-08:002008-12-24T07:35:00.000-08:00I suppose that health care providers who oppose al...I suppose that health care providers who oppose alcohol use could refuse to treat people with liver cancer, just to add to your nightmare.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01272912828828778925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044148381292720705.post-56540286216407165592008-12-23T22:27:00.000-08:002008-12-23T22:27:00.000-08:00Overwrought lately?I know a thing or two about med...Overwrought lately?<BR/>I know a thing or two about medical personnel who provide emergency care. They're not in it to demean others and their procedures are predicated on the assumption that every patient's fluids are life-threatening.<BR/>Dentists are equally cautious in their practice.<BR/>Of course, I understand what you mean about THOSE PEOPLE who believe in the Old Testament. But there aren't so many of them, except maybe in New York.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com