Protest
Me and my camera went on an adventure yesterday.
There were a lot of folks around the march who were surprised by it. I had a conversation with one guy -- as I was running along the sidewalk to stay ahead of the marchers -- who asked me if the protest was "for or against" abortion. Some folks online expressed surprise that places like California or New York were protesting, since abortion is still legal here.
For the record, then: I think abortion is necessary. I'm sympathetic to the folks who oppose it out of a deep commitment to the inherent value and dignity of human life. If you're against both abortion and the death penalty I see where you're coming from, and I hope that we can get on the same side on both issues someday.
But I don't think, right now, it's possible for women to be full, equal citizens and participants in modern society without it.
I believe that without abortion, a lot of people are going to die. A lot of human lives are going to be shorter and worse. And a lot of children aren't going to be born who would have, otherwise.
I don't feel safe knowing that California is "blue." I know that Republicans are likely to take control back of Congress in the next election cycle, and they are going to be under tremendous pressure to outlaw abortion across the country.
And god help me but -- I love my country. I care about the whole beautiful mess that is America. People who live in Arkansas, people who live in Texas, people who live in Missouri also deserve health and safety and dignity. And I believe that abortion is necessary to that.
So. That's why I took my camera down to this march.
