Joe, No, because it's in the woman's body for only 9 months, but in the man's wallet for 21 years!
Edgar On Jun 25, 2013, at 12:31 PM, Joe wrote: > Edgar, > > I think, in the case of close couples, there is usually consultation between > the partners, about whether or not to carry a fetus to term. > > I've always felt that, since the man has a responsibility in this, the man > must have a "say" in this. > > Ultimately, the thing is happening with the woman's body, and I grant that > ultimately, the choice is hers. The man ought to "weigh-in", though. > > But I also see that the woman can choose not to inform him of the pregnancy, > and to do what her conscience and view of present and future life impels her > to do. How could anyone think to take that away? > > If men could become pregnant, I think we'd feel and do as she sometimes does. > > Good to hear your view! Thank y', > > --Joe > > > Edgar Owen <edgarowen@...> wrote: > > > > Mike, > > > > The man (father) should have equal right to choose whether or not the woman > > carrying his child has an abortion or not SO LONG AS he bears the legal > > burden to support the child. If the state thinks it's purely the woman's > > right then the state must bear the legal responsibility to support the > > child with the mother and the father should bear NO such responsibility. > > > > This is justice because it's what is obviously fair... > >
