[Northern Monkey]

Yeah maybe only women should get a democratic vote in Ireland

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Yeah maybe only women should get a democratic vote in Ireland

Well men will never be denied the medical treatment they need because they're pregnant. That's a fact.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Well men will never be denied the medical treatment they need because they're pregnant. That's a fact.

No but their wives,sisters,mothers,girlfriends and unborn children will be affected whichever way it goes.

Nevermind.Silly men,It’s none of their business really.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

No but their wives,sisters,mothers,girlfriends and unborn children will be affected whichever way it goes.

Nevermind.Silly men,It’s none of their business really.

Don't put words in my mouth, thanks. Because I think women should vote on women's issues does not equal siĺly men.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Don't put words in my mouth, thanks. Because I think women should vote on women's issues does not equal siĺly men.

So you think that ONLY women should vote on “womens issues”?

The problem is that the procreation of life and repopulation of a country isn’t just a women only issue it affects the whole of society even if it’s only women who physically give birth.

[Matthew.]

Originally Posted by Underscore

But idk - I think it will be close, and I mean Brexit close.

i agree - i think it will be quite a close result

[Cherie]

What happens If you are in a stable relationship and you have an unwanted pregnancy, would your partner not have any input into the decision or would you just discuss it with your girlfriends

[bitontheslide]

The for/against debate is more to do with ethical/religious leanings. Views held by both men and women, so I'm not sure how only allowing women to vote would produce a more definitive result

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

So you think that ONLY women should vote on “womens issues”?

The problem is that the procreation of life and repopulation of a country isn’t just a women only issue it affects the whole of society even if it’s only women who physically give birth.

Yes I do think that. Just I like thought straight people shouldn't be deciding whether gay people could get married or not. Population certainly isn't a problem

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

What happens If you are in a stable relationship and you have an unwanted pregnancy, would your partner not have any input into the decision or would you just discuss it with your girlfriends

No idea how that question is relevent to this vote really. Ultimately the decision would be with the woman as its her body, no matter who she discusses it with?

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yes I do think that. Just I like thought straight people shouldn't be deciding whether gay people could get married or not. Population certainly isn't a problem

For me that kind of thinking of excluding ‘groups’ from societal decisions harks back to the days when there was no equality and women and ‘lower class’ men weren’t allowed to vote at all.
I don’t believe in grouping off the citizens when it comes to democratic decisions as it’s too easy to exclude certain ‘groups’.
I don’t think a democracy can work if everyone doesn’t have an equal vote.

I also though don’t think the first past the post system works in Britain for elections but that’s a different topic.

[Ramsay]

First time voting today and I voted Yes, felt really good about it! I'm kind of afraid of the silent no voters though

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

No idea how that question is relevent to this vote really. Ultimately the decision would be with the woman as its her body, no matter who she discusses it with?

It’s his baby too

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

First time voting today and I voted Yes, felt really good about it! I'm kind of afraid of the silent no voters though

same

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

It’s his baby too

Yes but it's her body

[Underscore]

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Underscore

A larger percentage ratio than the UK EU Brexit Referendum results if that exit poll is anywhere near accurate.

[Rob!]

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Cherie

It’s his baby too

But the father isn't carrying it.

[arista]

Yes wins it,

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes wins it,

That's great news, Arista.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

But the father isn't carrying it.

I never knew

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I never knew

Do you have a point?

[Niamh.]

Brilliant news, hopefully that's accurate

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Do you have a point?

Yes I do