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For myself and my family, I believe abortion is wrong...

I'm curious: why do you believe abortion is wrong?

I maintain that the decision of whether or not to have an abortion must be left to the mother and father, and if they choose, their ministers and friends. It is not my role or that of government's to dictate morals. Every attempt to do so has been an abject failure.

To answer your question: We have had the honor and privilege to raise two wonderful sons (one had a major medical problem in his first month, and the other had a serious drug/alcohol problem as a teenager). Both are in their 30's, married to wonderful daughters, and both leading productive lives. Had we chosen not to give birth to them, we would have missed out on many wonderful (and a few painful) memories and learning experiences. I cherish those memories.

BUT I WILL NOT MAKE THAT DECISION FOR SOMEONE ELSE! Giving birth to a child is a major life committment--if someone feels that they cannot make that commitment, then who am I to force them to bring an unwanted child into their lives or to force them into an illegal, dangerous, back-office solution. Each of us must be responsible for our own lives. Choosing an abortion may be a better solution than raising a child in squaller, filth, and hatred.