Comic page with a man and a woman having a conversation about abortion. Text: "The discussions I've had with zealously religious folk always strictly were about the 'sanctity of life'. Their conviction is that life begins at the moment of conception. To them, it's cut and dry. The only way this works is in theory. Which means it doesn't work. Life's messy. There's nothing theoretical about pregnancy. It's a life changing event for a woman, whether the pregnancy is wanted or not. Women should be able to make their own choice in the matter. Dogmatic thinking can do a log of harm. The argument people who are anti abortion want to make just doesn't hold water. " "You mean it doesn't hold amniotic fluid..." "I can leave it to you to make bad puns...lord.." "Hey, you're the one to talk!"
A comic page with one frame at the top, showing the back of a man and a woman, looking out on the Catalina Foothills. Around this frame is a larger drawing with a tabletop. A cup of coffee, an e-reader and a newspaper can be seen laying on top of it. Also placed on the tabletop are two hands, intertwined. Text: "But in all seriousness, I'm glad we talked about this quite early in our relationship. You know I believe a woman should have the ultimate decision regarding this. It's her body, that's cut and dried enough for me. How is this even radical? I think every man should support women this way. Empathize, listen and respect their bodily sovereignty."
The conversation about abortion continues on page 23 and 24 of Life in the Catalina Foothills.
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