What strikes me in the quality of life argument is the notion that whatever human experience comes out of a lesser situation will be, of necessity, inferior to that which comes out of a better endowed one.
History, as well as my personal experience has taught me not to expect the best from those most priveleged, but rather from those who have faced the most adversity and overcome.
On a personal note, as the father of two adopted children, I thank God daily for their lives, despite the fact that they have not been always the easiest of times. For someone to suggest that they (or I) might have been better off if I or their birthmothers had sought a better "quality of life" for ourselves is anathema.
A very heartening thing to read. Thanks and God bless you.
Well said.
Choosing an abortion does not necessarily bring a better "quality of life". Having the FREEDOM to decide this issue for one's self is what pertains most to quality of life. Freely choosing to give birth would most likely lead to better quality of life for everyone concerned which seems to be the case in your example.