1. Morgan, 21

"I think abortion is horrible. It should be illegal. The only reason you should get one is for medical reasons."

2. Justin, 26

“I don't like abortions, but it's not my choice. Excluding for medical reasons, birth control can fail at any time without warning. Even if you're using everything, a pill, patch, male and female condoms, they all still contain a small chance to become pregnant. I think the bigger issue is that sex education is not as strong as it should be. We're just taught, "Hey, don't have sex or you'll either get a kid or an STD." Even though some student were already engaging in sexual activities. Take the path you want, but nobody should be forced to something they don't want.”

3. Brynn, 23

“I have never had an abortion, but I'm pro-choice. One of the reasons why I'm pro-choice is because I had a friend whose pregnancy was literally killing her. She wanted to keep her baby more than anything but in the 9 weeks that she was pregnant, she lost 20 lbs, couldn't take care of her children, constantly passing out, and in constant pain. Her dr even said she wouldn't be able to live if she tried to bring the baby to term. Another reason I am pro-choice, I went to my nephew's music show (he's in the 5th grade) and there's a girl in his class who was raped but her parents forced her to carry her rapists baby. She was on stage for maybe 10 minutes before this tiny, little (very pregnant) girl walked off stage in tears. I'm pro-choice because no girl/woman should have to be a living incubator because someone else has a problem with abortion. And no, adoption is not an option, do a quick google search and find out how many children in each of the abortion banned states are STILL WAITING TO BE ADOPTED!"

4. Julia, 21

“It's all fucking bullshit. Getting an abortion should be as easy to get as an appendectomy. For any reason. Always. But only in the first trimester. 2nd trimester and beyond, medical reasons."

5. Audrey, 19

“Abortions should be accessible for everyone. Without safe abortions, death rates will rise and women will be put in danger. I don't think anyone should be forced to carry or abort a fetus. Being pro-life for yourself is one thing but taking the choice away from other people is another."

6. Abby, 21

I grew up in a super religious family. I was taught that abortion was murder and until I was probably 16 or 17 I was also super active in the pro-life community. I was even going to go on the radio and talk about it. The thing that really changed my mind, was studying history. Learning about the past really helped shape my political or moral beliefs. At that point, I decided the government's only purpose should be to protect a person's right to life, liberty, and property. I realized it is not the government's right to tell a woman what she can and can't do with her body. I started looking at real scientific research instead of fanatical articles written by old, Christian men. At that point, I was still pro-choice but still would never have done it personally.

Then I started having sex with boyfriend at 18. I was taking birth control, but with horribly untreated anxiety and OCD, I was constantly terrified of getting pregnant. There was one point where I had a real pregnant scare. Before I even knew for sure if I was or wasn't, I had already decided my only choice would be an abortion.
Since then, I have really had my eyes opened to the misogyny of US legislation. I have been screamed at by "Christians" for going into planned parenthood when I just needed to get prescriptions and check-ups there."

7. Isaiah, 21 

“So politically, I believe it's not my body I have no say unless I contributed to the conception of the child. Personally, I don't believe it should be an option save for in medically necessary cases. Or in extreme circumstances. I believe this because there is a plan in place and call it what you will I believe that an abortion without very good cause only hinders that plan."

8. Shayla, 23

“My opinion on abortion is that I think it's murder IN SOME CASES. If a woman doesn't want the baby, or she can't take care of it, or doesn't think she's ready to be a mom, and decides on abortion, that's where I consider it murder because there are woman all over the world who would be great mothers, but can't have kids. I do believe it's murder because once there is a heartbeat, it's officially another human. Therefore, another person. In cases where I don't believe it's murder is when the baby or the mother's life is at stake and either one, the other, or both won't make it. That's where it becomes a major health issue for both lefts unchecks or not handled properly. One abortion ban I don't agree with is imprisoning the doctors for performing the procedure. They're doing their job and what they're paid to do. There are things I don't like doing at my job, but I have to do it because I need to make money for my child and bills. It's unfortunate, but that's how the world works."

9. Sidney, 19

“I'm pro-choice. Would I ever have one personally? Probably not, but I definitely think people should have that as an option. I often think about how people are against banning guns and their argument is always "well if someone really wants a gun they'll find out a way to get ahold of one", I think it's the same thing with abortions. If someone really wants to get an abortion they will and I'd much rather someone get one by a professional, safely, rather than doing something drastic and ending up really hurting themselves. I get why it makes people uncomfortable and I personally don't think that abortion is something anyone really WANTS to do but if a woman feels that's what's best than that's their right."

10. Noel, 22

“Well you know I'm pro-life. That being said I think the law takes the ideal too far and is actually infringing on the rights of women. And this is a clear example of how political extremes are ripping the country apart"

11. Madison, 22

“I think it's worth pointing out that the bill seems to have taken into account only the feelings of a few Evangelical cishet white men (no shade, I mean, I'm a Christian as well) without examining the scientific and medical perspectives at all. I've even heard they want to force women to go through with ectopic pregnancies?? Which is where the egg is fertilized inside the Fallopian tube and cannot survive but can kill the person carrying it if it's not removed quickly enough. I saw a headline about how one of the state bills proposes removing the embryo and reimplanting it in the uterus, which isn't remotely feasible. Plus this stuff will, as always, hurt people of lower socioeconomic standing who are unable to go to other states or countries. There also aren't exceptions for rape OR incest, meaning if a child is raped by a family member, she has to deliver that baby and be a mother. Which is super messed up in my opinion."

12. Sarah, 22

“Personally I find it very upsetting and a step backward for our country. Although I would never get an abortion myself, I believe everyone should have the right to make their own decisions for themselves and if abortion is what they want, so be it. I think making abortion illegal will just mean that individuals who want to have an abortion will take other, riskier methods towards ending the pregnancy"

13. Hayden, 21

“It's bullshit. Men should not have control over what a women does with her body.”

14. Neriah, 21

“It's great to see some states recognizing babies in the womb as fully alive and fully human and it's wonderful to see people all for that!”