NOW I think I’ve truly seen it all. E-cards for women who’ve had an abortion.

Normally I stay far away from any discussions regarding abortion. Not because I’m hoping to avoid a controversial subject but because I think the vocal opponents, proponents, pro-choicers, pro-lifers, pro-abortioners, anti-abortioners, anti-choicers, anti-lifers (I feel like maybe I left someone out) are all so damned obnoxious that deciding which side I’m on is akin to deciding between Fred Goldman and O.J. Simpson. While both sides of the argument are making so much money off of the long-running debate, I suppose it’s here to stay.

With me, I can argue both sides of the issue strongly. It comes down to a “Head vs Heart.” My head sees the rationale but it doesn’t sit well in my heart. At 41 years of age, I’ve witnessed a large random sampling of women (and men) who’ve had to make the life or death decision. The ones that chose death now regret it. The ones that chose life, don’t.

But an e-card? For abortion? My brain’s splitting in at least four different directions with this. First off, when I receive an e-card, regardless of the sentiment it extends, I read, “I’m too busy and self-absorbed right now to waste my time choosing the right REAL card to give to you.” When I SEND someone an e-card, I’m saying, “None of the cards at CVS adequately expressed my sentiments so I spent hours browsing the internet to send you the perfect message.” But an e-card for abortion? This just doesn’t sit right with me.

According to exhale, the site that came up with the e-card concept, women often feel isolated with no one to talk to after having an abortion. If they’re isolated, how’d they get pregnant and how do people know to send an e-card if the post-abortion women don’t talk to anyone? If someone feels comfortable enough to confide in you, is an e-card the appropriate response? I’d think a trip to the drugstore for a real card, or better yet, some condoms while you’re there would be more practical.

But what do YOU think?

While we’re at it, what should we do with the e-cards (iCards for MacPeople) we receive?  Should we create a desktop folder called “Shoebox” and save them in there for the days we feel lonely?