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Does anyone remember the doofus who read an article in The Onion headlined "I'm Really Psyched About this Abortion" and did not realize that it was a parody? That came to mind as I was reading "Randi's" letter.
I suspect that "Randi" is a pseudonym coined by a right wing nutjob in order to parody or lampoon those who support abortion no matter what the circumstances are. Think about it. The name itself (at least when spelled with a y) is a synonym for horny. That "she" is unwilling to pay for contraception but willing to undergo multiple abortions suggests that our correspondent is at least arithmetically challenged or perhaps feeble minded--most abortion providers presumably charge a fee for the service. The "in your face" tone of the letter suggests that the writer is being more clever than subtle.
The right to choose abortion should be defended, but those whose behavior and attitudes are similar to "Randi's" make that defense far more difficult in the court of public opinion.
