Reply #10: Every situation is different

[Proud_Lefty]

When I was in high school, we all debated the pros and cons of abortion. Every girl that debated eventually had an abortion themselves when they were put in that situation, including myself. I wasn't proud of having an abortion, but I couldn't have provided for a baby back then. Today, that sounds like a lame excuse, but I've seen a lot of neglected, abused children come into this world only because the parent(s) or grandparent(s) strongly opposed abortion. There are some good stories out there from not having the abortion, but mostly they're not so great. It's sad to see how many kids come into this world without a real chance of prosperity.

I am now married and a mother of two that we can provide for comfortably. After having my second child, I was extremely fearful of getting pregnant again. I knew I could not have another abortion, especially at my age, because I knew I could provide comfortably for another child. I just preferred two.

Only the mother or her close family knows what she can provide for. I want to approach the anti-abortionists and ask them to adopt or provide for all the neglected, abused and/or drug babies that come into this world because of their strong opposition to abortion. I want to say, take on the full responsibility they're trying to force on the young mothers if they feel so passionate about it. Successfully educate the public to minimize unwanted pregnancies and then, where they fail, financially and emotionally care for the innocent baby.

The overriding concern for an undeveloped fetus over the hundreds of neglected and abused children makes me sick. I love children and feel they deserve the most this world has to offer.