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Originally Posted by GP_Matt
I think this is pretty poor logic. You have a choice before she is pregnant. Once pregnant you have the responsibility to raise and support your child. The law is setup to protect the child first and foremost and what is best for the child is the prime concern. The child didn't chose to be borne into a single family home so why should you be allowed to punish it to spite its mom.
Keep in mind, that if a random encounter ends up with a pregnancy that is carried to term you do still have rights, specifically custody.
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Both parties have a choice before conception.
One party has a choice after conception.
It is fundementally unequal. It is not debatable.
I agree that it is not in the best interests of the child not to have more single mothers but we are talking about equality not what is good for society.