Planned Parenthood Plans 40 Days of Prayer (L)

[Aquila]

Abortion is a tragic reality. At the end of the day the question is... If a woman decides she doesn't want to carry her pregnancy to term, who ultimately has the authority to make the choice to abort or not? Government or the pregnant woman.

Think about it... if a pregnant woman wanted an abortion and the government said "no", the government has essentially seized her body legally and is forcing her to give birth. This makes pregnant women wards of the state. While I HATE abortion and I think it's a terrible tragedy... I'm not so sure that government is the answer. Someone has to ulitmately have the final say. Pro-choice people believe that choice should reside in the hands of individual women not state house bureaucrats.

Think about it... a doctor tells you and your significant other about a condition that could threaten the mother's life or render her infertile and states that terminating the pregnancy is an option. That's a very dark and painful moment. Do you want to have to have a board of doctors review your case and then appeal to a government official or judge for permission to perform the procedure... or do you believe that such a difficult and painful choice should reside between you, your wife, and your God?