Expert: Bill Stephens - 12/3/2007

Question
hi ! i am doing a powerpoint at school about abortion
i am in the middle neither against or for but in my eyes with abortion i think only severe cases of falling pregnant eg:rape praustitution (dont know if i spelt it wright ) but i think somone who has had an afair should have to deal with the consequences eg afair one night stand ,these peolple just dont want to have to deal with the consequences please query in matter thankyou ,,
aisha 12


Answer
Abortion needs to be looked at for what it is, terminating life. Due to the Supreme Court's ruling, it is legal.  That does not make it right.
One someone, as you mentioned, has an affair, and as a result becomes pregnant, both the man and the woman need to take responsibility.  If one of them is married to someone else, and therefore they are not at liberty to be with the person they had the affair with, then the person who is not the custodial parent once the child is born, needs to contribute to the child's wellbeing, through paying child support.
Life should not be terminated even if it seems it will cause an inconvenience to either party.  It can seem unfortunate, but can be a blessing in long term.
It takes a lot for people in those situations, but they need to perceive that they should not be selfish, and they have to allow the child the life he/she has already begun upon conception.
I hope this helps.