The debate between Pro-Life and Pro-Choice is a battle where neither side can win. Both have valid points that I agree with in one way or another. This is a topic I've been thinking about a lot more about after a recent trip to Colorado. Growing up, I lived in a conservative, mildly religious, family in South Dakota and it would be assumed that I am Pro-Life. I was taught to believe that the thought of taking a life is wrong and it goes against all of my beliefs. However, unlike what would stereotypically be believed, I myself am Pro-Choice. I grew up believing Pro-Life was the only way to be but the older I get and the more I see, the more my perception on life has changed.

Now I know that those of you who are Pro-Life believers are already irritated and ready to click off and leave an opinionated reply but hear me out. I believe people instantly get angry and defensive when people disagree with their own beliefs and that's why people fight the way they do.

My own personal philosophy is to always listen to others opinions calmly and maturely and to never put them down for their own thoughts and in return they should do the same. I am aware, because I have plenty of my own experiences, that people do not do this. Members of my own family fall under the "Rage at First Disagreement" category. I refuse to act like that and I will only retaliate if I'm treated like an idiot. *End Rant*

Now I would just like to say why I am Pro-Choice. I would first like to say that I understand where all Pro-Life believers come from. I as a female could never go through with an abortion unless medically necessary.

Do I think abortions are wrong? Yes. Will I judge someone who has gotten one? No.

Though I am against the use of abortions, what right do I have to tell someone what they can and cannot do with their bodies? Women are allowed to choose what is done for themselves. And those who are Pro-Life due to religious reasons, it is not your job to tell someone what to do with their body. In the end, it will be the Big Man upstairs who will decide what to do with said "offender". You telling them they are bad people will not change anything. The Big Man himself said you should not judge others right? Then don't do it now.

I realize and I am aware that every child who does not have a chance to become a part of this world is heartbreaking. Every child lost could be the one who cures cancer or the next president. Each and everyone has a potential future and it breaks my heart knowing they will not have a chance. As I said before, I myself could not go through with an abortion and I think there are multiple solutions. But I shouldn't be able to decide that for every other woman in this country because I believe every woman is entitled to their own rights and how to control their own body. It is their choice and they are the ones to live with the consequences.

They are the ones who will go each day not knowing what could have been. I know there is much more that goes into Pro-Life and Pro-Choice issues but I'm not writing to discuss those problems. I am instead just wanting to speak my own thoughts and beliefs. This is a controversial topic and I'm not sure if we'll ever come to an agreement. I hope that one day there will be a solution but until then I will stick with my beliefs and not judge anyone else for theirs.

To end this, all I can say is stick to your own beliefs but do not be quick to judge others. We all come from different backgrounds and beliefs and the only way we can join together is to respect each other.