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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
So the question is why one and not the other. Presumably the rationale is for free birth control is that it costs so little and relieves the health care system of so huge a burden that it's a no brainer, but if so, doesn't the same logic follow for abortions (even if they're a bit more expensive)?
Moreover, does your policy decision here change if someone provides you with good reason to believe that there's a demographic problem (as in many western countries), with the result that purely as a matter of macroeconomics and what's best for the country, which I gather is what you're going for, more babies are good?
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Re: why one and not the other?
Because you can avail yourself of the free birth control. If you choose not to and voluntarily engage in activities that lead to conception, well, then that's your fault. You had the option not to end up in such a situation, but you failed to plan appropriately--that's on you and so you should live with the consequences.
Which means that you either have an abortion on your (and the father's) dime, or you have the kid and keep it or give it up for adoption.
I doubt that my policy view would change based on demographic issues.