From the very beginning, it's made clear that the one thing Gil wants is to be the opposite of his father. Karen asks hi
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Kuato_and_George — 12 years ago(April 05, 2013 06:30 PM)
Definitely seems like the OP just feels very strongly about his or her view on abortion so you've perhaps taken this scene very personally.
It isn't about my views on abortion and truth-be-told, I don't have a hard-line stance on the issue. I'm not anti-abortion, but I wouldn't say I'm pro-choice either.
It's about the character being a total p-ssy to the point he played the pro-choice card all because he was too much of a coward to take a stance. What kind of husband does that? Putting that much pressure on your spouse and washing your hands of an issue you not only have a right, but an obligation to contribute an opinion on is totally unacceptable. Tell her you think an abortion would be best or that you want her to have the kid, but to refuse to give an answer is cowardly.
And, if you are female, it's disappointing that the US consistently witnesses political debates over a woman's ultimate right to have an abortion under any circumstance, and you have the nerve to be angered at the fact that someone would leave the decision up to a woman alone.. Are you kidding?
F-ck off with this sh!t. People like you are disgust me. You'll gladly not only take, but expect, a man's help with a child, but if he has an opinion over whether you should have the kid or not, you want nothing to do with him. You're a hypocrite. -
Kuato_and_George — 12 years ago(April 06, 2013 05:53 AM)
No it was a character giving the only response that is acceptable for a man to give.
It's unacceptable for a man to want to have a say in whether his child gets to live or not?
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Kuato_and_George — 12 years ago(April 07, 2013 04:11 PM)
I asked you a question. Why you are refusing to answer is beyond me.
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Kuato_and_George — 12 years ago(April 08, 2013 12:58 PM)
I asked you to clarify/elaborate on one of your statements. You refused. Thanks for the stimulating conversation.
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Kuato_and_George — 12 years ago(April 09, 2013 11:46 AM)
Men more or less have to agree with whatever the woman wants because if we don't we look like jerks. What else do you need me to tell you?
You couldn't have just said this a few posts back? Seriously?
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Kuato_and_George — 12 years ago(April 20, 2013 08:18 PM)
You're actually offended I asked you for a little depth behind your statement. Uptight much? Prick.
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Kuato_and_George — 12 years ago(April 21, 2013 11:56 AM)
Troubled, lol. I appreciate the concern. You're practically a saint.
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EightiesKid — 13 years ago(December 23, 2012 08:42 PM)
I don't think the movie itself was being pro-abortion at all since she has the baby in the end, just the opposite. They simply reflected how lots of couples feel in tough situations. Gil was already under lots of pressure, trying to be the best dad he could, when all 3 of their kids needed extra attention (especially Kevin), and the added stress of him quitting his job showed that it wasn't a good time for Karen to tell him she was pregnant.
I agree with previous posters, based on how he reacted ("lets have a dozen and pretend they're donuts!") you could tell he wanted her to have the abortion at the time being, but didn't want to actually say it and sound uncaring.
That's exactly what I love about this movie (and ones like it). Even though it's entertaining and has some funny parts, it really is more serious, and it makes you think by showing both sides of the issue.
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Gus-69 — 12 years ago(October 15, 2013 04:38 AM)
The film has such a pro-abortion agenda that in the ending about three or four babies are born, including the one whose termination was being discussed by the character.
Oh, in Schindler's List some Nazis kill Jews. Spielberg and the movie are obviously anti-Semitic, according to your infatile rationale.