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If it's gotten to the point of a discussion about abortion in a relationship, (or lack of relationship in some cases) then yes, it's the women's choice. If there was a discussion with the male in the equation and she's onto thinking about abortion, then he's already made it clear that he doesn't want the child. This obviously doesn't apply to the cases that the woman hides the pregnancy from the male. Males shouldn't have a say in abortion, they SHOULD have a say in whether they want to keep the child though, there's a difference. If he doesn't want to keep it, care for it, or is making it clear he'll help support the baby, then the abortion topic is for the woman. 0
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I agree that the person not getting an abortion should never have any choice in deciding to get one. However I see the argument that is raised when it is mentioned that a man who got a woman pregnant by accident, will now be in servitude to her for 18 years, seemingly giving him no choice. I've heard that argument. And I somewhat agree that if the mother can have an out through abortion, then a father shouldn't be forced into paying child support and such. But it has to be made very clear, legally speaking, that he did not want to keep the child from the start. There's too many men who convince the woman not to have an abortion with false promises that he'll be there to help her raise the child and support the child financially, then don't. It has to be made VERY clear before the child is born who plans on doing what, or just having an abortion. |
