As we flip through our calendars, we often come across a variety of holidays that are meant to be celebrated and commemorated. Some of these holidays are funny, some are interesting, and some are downright ludicrous. However, there is one holiday that should not be celebrated or appreciated in any way – the National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.
Yes, you read that right. There is actually a day dedicated to appreciating those who provide abortions. This holiday, which falls on March 10th, was created by the National Network of Abortion Funds in 1996 to honor and thank abortion providers for their “courageous and compassionate work.” But let’s take a step back and think about this for a moment – should we really be thanking and celebrating those who end the lives of innocent unborn children?
Abortion is a controversial topic, and there are valid arguments on both sides. However, one thing is certain – abortion is the deliberate ending of a human life. It is the taking of a life that has not yet had the chance to live, to love, to dream, and to make a difference in this world. And yet, on this day, we are supposed to show our appreciation for those who make this possible.
Abortion providers are not heroes. They are not courageous or compassionate. They are not performing a noble act. They are simply carrying out a procedure that ends a life. And let’s not forget that these providers are also making a profit from this procedure. According to a report by the Guttmacher Institute, the average cost of a first-trimester abortion in the United States is $508. That’s a lot of money to make from ending a life.
Furthermore, abortion providers are not providing a solution to a problem. They are not helping women in need. In fact, they are often taking advantage of vulnerable women who are facing difficult circumstances. Many women who seek abortions are in desperate situations – they may be facing financial struggles, relationship issues, or health problems. Instead of offering them support and resources, abortion providers offer them a quick and easy way out – without fully informing them of the physical and emotional consequences of their decision.
Abortion is not healthcare. It is not a necessary medical procedure. It is a choice – a choice to end a life. And we should not be thanking or appreciating those who make this choice possible. Instead, we should be advocating for better options for women in crisis pregnancies. We should be supporting organizations that provide resources and assistance to women in need. We should be promoting a culture of life, where every human life is valued and protected.
Some may argue that abortion providers deserve our appreciation because they are providing a service that is legal. But just because something is legal, does not make it right. Slavery was once legal, but that did not make it morally justifiable. The same can be said for abortion.
As we approach National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, let us not forget the millions of lives that have been lost to abortion. Let us not forget the women who have been hurt physically and emotionally by this procedure. And let us not forget that abortion is not something to be celebrated or appreciated.
In conclusion, abortion providers do not deserve our appreciation. They do not deserve a day dedicated to thanking them for their work. Instead, we should be standing up for the rights of the unborn and supporting women in need. Let us use this day to promote a culture of life and to advocate for better options for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Because every life is precious and deserves to be protected.
