Dr. Tim Johnson on a middle-ground in abortion debate

A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion.

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[Semicolon]

Thank you for the thoughtful take.

It's amazing how many pro-life people don't want to support any of the children or families after their birth. Shows to me how they are not out to support the life of the child, but to control the bodies and lives of the pregnant women.

[tehamaturtle]

Dr Tim Johnson, You have, with compassion, reason, and logic tacked a very complex issue, unlike anyone I have ever heard speak on this issue before. I cannot thank you enough for being kind, logical and inclusive of all points of view. You have never disappointed me through all the years of viewing you on ABC. I am so appreciative of your speaking on this matter.

[wendypicardo]

Best argument I've ever heard on such a personal and complex issue

[MsPinecone]

He is 100% correct. I am 70. I had an abortion when I was about 20. My boyfriend at the time was my soon to be ex husband. We were too naive to practice safe sex but I was smart enough to know things were not right. Years later when I found out how much he was into drugs I was so glad of my decision. He has been married 4 times since and now runs this crazy firewalking business. I went onto college, remarried and had one child who just graduated from Yale. Proud Mom.

[Mr.Skylight]

Excellent point often overlooked— pro-life is different than pro-birth.
Well said.

[biggiejeffrey]

The people who are "pro-life" are also against contraception, medical assistance for people who are in poverty, forcing everyone in America to become an Evangelical Christian, and have no problem with forcing a CHILD to give birth in order to satisfy their "god".

So all that you just said has fallen on deaf ears.

[judgerock]

A Christian minister with a logical brain. Perfect balance

[admez]

A reasonable approach to the issue. All but those who want a theocracy, no access to contraception, and no exceptions, could find this acceptable. Time to stop letting the extremists of the country dictate the rule of all.

[margieerwin]

Thank you, Dr. Johnson, tor your insight and logical solution to avoid abortions which is birth control. Also, your explanation on the separation of church and state and politicians imposing their religious ideologies on our people is unconstitutional. Finally, thank you for showing respect for women, their families, and their doctors.

[ferolgarcia]

I hope our legislators can understand that abortion is never a happy choice. As a woman, living and breathing, I deserve to live the life that is best for me. If I cannot do that, then what chance do any of my children have at doing the same?

[lorettanericcio-bohlman]

Instead of ongoing ridicule of women’s choices, why aren’t men spending their time educating other men how to be responsible. Where are their big mouths when it comes to rape? Who is doing the raping? Enough already.

[tja]

Abortion is healthcare, women in America should be the person who determines her own healthcare! American women are not second-class citizens and should not be treated as if they are!

[steveconn]

This is a state's rights issue now and luckily they're taking up the anti-Handmaid's mantle with force.

[kristinek]

Excellent and well said! Pro choice 👍💙. Pro birth control!

[warrenemens]

Perfectly articulated. This is exactly how I feel on the issue.

[aguerra]

Contraception contraception CONTRACEPTION!

[JodiDavis-so]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Dr. Johnson and Sunday Morning show speak up and about such a divisive issue, facing our country today. This is a gender neutral issue, facing women in our country, and all women and men should understand, empathize with and support this deeply personal decision that women and
their families face. Finally, words of wisdom that can allow a
compromise so we can come
together as a country to support
women in an emotional and challenging time in their life!

[nancypurdy]

I so appreciate this voice of critical thinking, taking into account the polar views so commonly expressed. Thank you.

[agnesmooney]

I have always been 'Pro Choice" but have defined the appropriate time of choosing is at Conception.
Thank you Dr. J for a clear reasonable and honest way of defining the situation.

[pianopappy]

Doctor Johnson's views comport very well with President Bill Clinton's stated policy, "Abortion should be safe, legal and RARE" (emphasis added).