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Jules's avatar

This speech was just brilliant. I agreed with every syllable of it. The work that you do in this area is absolutely essential. I have never agreed with the commodification of children and the using of women as breeding vessels. Like prostitution, it is always exploitation. It is never right. Well done Julie and thank you.

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denise Warfield's avatar

Children of surrogates seem to think the same as adoptees. However if surrogacy is not allowed, the theft aka forced adoption from poor women will remain rampant. Forced life long heart break.

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Jacqueline's avatar

Thank you Julie. Truly harrowing.

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Crown_On_My_Frown's avatar

Absolutely excellent speech. I hadn’t heard Julie speak before and, although I had developed a negative feeling towards surrogacy on my own, I didn’t know the extent of its damage. This speech was enthralling in the most alarming of ways. Well done Julie. You truly are fantastic. Thank you for all the work you do.

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Rachael's avatar

Yes, something viceral about it that turned by stomach but I could never put into words. I think it's revolting but could never argue when voicing this. Particularly against the 'you're being homophobic' or the 'it's such a lovely thing to do for couple that can't have a child' brigade. Eloquent speech with strong arguments. Spot on. Thanks you, Julie.

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Stephenie's avatar

Mic drop . I will be sharing this thanks. 🎤

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Reese's avatar

I had a friend sell her eggs 🥚 30+ years ago when we were college-age. BIG 💰 (4,000$ US in 1989). I briefly considered it but am an adoptee myself.

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