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Originally Posted by sigmadiva
So, instead of attacking women, why don't you take it upon yourself to help educate men so that they will be aware of their responsibility also.
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I believe there are pro-choice men out there as well. Many of the pro-choice posters are men (I think, no way to prove it either way). Stating my opinion and pointing out alternatives to abortion is not attacking women or men. I do attack the act as incomprehensible, cruel and gruesome.
My understanding is that the women is the final decision maker when it comes to an abortion. I believe they can choose to have an abortion over the objections of the man. Do they always, of course not, but can they? I believe so. This is one of the central parts of the debate over pro-choice vs. pro-life. The law as written now allows the woman to choose what she will do with her body. I am one of those who chooses to speak up for the unborn child. If no one spoke up for the child there would necessarily be no debate and we all could congratulate ourselves on how wise we are. As long as abortion is legal all I can do is try to change others minds and point out alternatives (church, counseling, support groups, adoption, etc.).
And yes, the man is just as responsible for the child and should be responsible for its comfort and well being along with that of the mother. Unfortunately there are too many "men" who shirk their duties and obligations. These are not real men. I don't know what one can do about that other than state ones opinion and try to change the hearts/conscience of the father/s. Responsibility cannot be forced on people no matter what we say, do or legislate. We can only keep on trying.