[Hockeyboy2]

Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard

Hockeyboy2, undeniably there is that segment of the population. At the same time though, if there is someone who doesn't want a child, and is willing to go through an invasive medical procedure not to have that child, maybe they shouldn't have the child. If a child is aborted, it indicates to me that the woman isn't interested in raising the child. I don't know the statistics for adoption for children with developmental disabilities, but I do know from volunteering with these children that a high percentage of them live in group homes or care centres.

Your experience may differ but don't confuse that with being the norm. If someone doesn't want the child it does more disservice to the woman, the child and society at large to force her to deliver the child to term.

The strange thing is in the USA, they can force the mother to have the child to term and then have a complete lack of supports afterwards and the right wing loves it. It is bizarre to me that as soon as the baby is born, it is "mission accomplished" and best of luck... postnatal care - Nope; maternity/paternity leave - Nope; government funded childcare - Nope (admittedly we lack this in Canada too); pediatric care covered - Nope. Immunizations covered - Double Nope... just horribly misplaced ideals.

And I agree with you 100%