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Old 01-25-08, 03:49 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens
Hold on, the father should have equal decision power. After all, if the woman decides to give birth, he has to provide 50% of the support (well, actually more like 80%).
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Originally Posted by RickC Sniper
The father can also be taken to court to make him help pay for the abortion, even if his choice is to father and raise the child on his own. The father has always been screwed when it comes to this topic. (forgive the use of that word)
No rights, tons of responsibility................depending on her decision.
Both excellent points, and I agree; the father should have some say. I was addressing only the concept of government deciding based on moral principles.
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