[Psycho_Bunny]

In the case of rape, it's usually the perpetrator who wants the abortion. The victims want to have the child, and it's usually their only way out of the situation.

Seriously.  That's a bizarre enough statement that I'd honestly like to know the reasoning behind it.

[sonsofliberty2000]

I agree, but not explanation so far it seems...

[nickcarraway]

You are welcome to check it out on your own: [start with Maloof, "The Consequences of Incest: Giving and Taking Life" The Psychological Aspects of Abortion (eds. Mall & Watts, Washington, D.C., University Publications of America, 1979) 84-85.

Studies show incest victims rarely voluntarily agree to an abortion. The victims see the birth of their child as way out, because it will expose the illicit sexual activity of incest. It's also a chance to have a loving relationship that won't be exploitive.

The person committing the incest will often force abortion upon the victim to keep the crime secret. Unfortunately, other members of the family may also do this to avoide shame, etc.

[org.whodat]

Seriously. That's a bizarre enough statement that I'd honestly like to know the reasoning behind it.

I agree with you, but I think bizarre is just a little weak, the biggest damn fruitcake statement I ever heard, would be more to the point.