Actress Natasha Lyonne recently faced backlash for comments regarding 12-year-olds having access to abortions, clarifying her position in a post on X. She expressed concern for girls who are forced to carry pregnancies resulting from rape, highlighting the harsh realities many young women face in certain states. Lyonne shared her fears about the repercussions of mob mentality, emphasizing the importance of empathy and the moral implications of the current political discourse surrounding women's rights and autonomy. She addressed her own experiences that inform her views, advocating for a culture of healing and understanding.
To clarify: I meant to say, that in many states now, if a young girl is raped, even by a family member, she would be forced to have that child against her will, or risk going to prison longer than her perpetrator.
There is too much unnecessary & violent shrapnel happening to our most marginalized groups & total fear of reprisal in speaking up. Heck, I'm scared too.
I fear the unmitigated glee of mob mentality, the kind that leads too easily to dehumanization & the disintegration of our collective moral compass.
As an empath, I struggle to find the words to articulate my heartbreak for the rising toll of individual human beings presently tangled in this risky, political power play.
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