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Northern Monkey 25-05-2018 04:38 PM

Yeah maybe only women should get a democratic vote in Ireland

Niamh. 25-05-2018 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern Monkey (Post 10006854)
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 25-05-2018 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 10006868)
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. 25-05-2018 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern Monkey (Post 10006876)
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 25-05-2018 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 10006879)
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. 25-05-2018 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Underscore (Post 10006822)
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 25-05-2018 05:10 PM

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 :shrug:

bots 25-05-2018 05:27 PM

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. 25-05-2018 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern Monkey (Post 10006884)
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. 25-05-2018 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 10006886)
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 :shrug:

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 25-05-2018 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 10006915)
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 25-05-2018 06:18 PM

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

Cherie 25-05-2018 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 10006916)
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. 25-05-2018 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramsay (Post 10006925)
First time voting today and I voted Yes, felt really good about it! I'm kind of afraid of the silent no voters though :worry:

:love: same

Niamh. 25-05-2018 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 10006942)
It’s his baby too

Yes but it's her body

Underscore 25-05-2018 09:07 PM


kirklancaster 25-05-2018 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Underscore (Post 10007086)

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

Rob! 25-05-2018 09:20 PM

:fc:

Tom4784 25-05-2018 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 10006942)
It’s his baby too

But the father isn't carrying it.

arista 25-05-2018 09:23 PM

Yes wins it,

kirklancaster 25-05-2018 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by arista (Post 10007105)
Yes wins it,

That's great news, Arista.

Cherie 25-05-2018 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 10007103)
But the father isn't carrying it.

I never knew

Tom4784 25-05-2018 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 10007116)
I never knew

Do you have a point?

Niamh. 25-05-2018 09:36 PM

Brilliant news, hopefully that's accurate

Cherie 25-05-2018 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 10007118)
Do you have a point?

Yes I do


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