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How to Frame the Issue by the Language We Use
It is always important to choose our words carefully, but this is never more important than when we’re talking about the abortion issue. Below is a brief list of poor choices of words, along with their correct counterparts.
DON’T SAY |
SAY |
CHOICE |
DECISIONS, ALTERNATIVES, OPTIONS |
FETICIDE |
UNBORN VICTIM, PRE-BORN VICTIM OF VIOLENCE |
FETUS, EMBRYO |
UNBORN CHILD, PRE-BORN CHILD, BABY |
IT (ABOUT THE BABY) |
SHE OR HE |
(PREGNANT) WOMAN |
MOTHER |
DOCTOR, PHYSICIAN |
ABORTIONIST |
CLINIC, HOSPITAL |
ABORTION FACILITY |
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, FAMILY PLANNING CENTERS |
ABORTION INDUSTRY |
TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY |
ABORTION |
PRO-CHOICE |
PRO-ABORTION |
ANTI-ABORTION |
PRO-LIFE |
PROHIBIT ABORTION |
PROTECT UNBORN CHILDREN FROM ABORTION |
LIBERAL ABORTION LAWS, PERMISSIVE ABORTION LAWS |
EXTREME “ABORTION ON DEMAND” LAWS, COMPLETELY UNPROTECTIVE LAWS |
MURDER |
LEGAL KILLING |
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ADVOCATES/SUPPORTERS |
ABORTION PROMOTERS |
If you have any questions about these, contact GRTL at 770-339-6880, or at education@grtl.org.
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