Well, you asked for it.Lol.
The above is all misinformed opinion. Just because abortion is legal does not mean that women just run around having unprotected sex because they can just go and get an abortion. Yes, there are some women like this, but legal or not, they would continue to do it. Just because some irresponsible scum misuse this right does not mean that everyone does.
Crap happens. Condoms break, birth control pills fail, vysectomies and tubal litigation fails. (i think that is the right terminolgy, sorry if I am wrong, you know what I mean though, having your tubes tied)
a woman who is walking to her car and gets brutally raped, and happens to fall pregnant. Was this her irresponsability? Her fault, and now she is going to be more irresponsible and have an abortion? I think not. She didn't ask for it, and by no means deserved it and if she feels that having an abortion is what is best for her, then that is what will happen.
And let's not forget people who want children. They get pregnant and then realize that they cannot carry/deliver this baby safely. One or both the mother or child will die in labor. Easy choice? Definately not, but once again that choice has to be there. Especially if it is a single mother. Where would she be if she died in labor?
Some will say, adoption. Yeah, that is the solution for everything. That baby could end up with a child molestor as a parent, or a physical abuser. Or, it could remain in foster homes its whole life. Regardless of what people say, there are many, many children in the "system" today waiting to be adopted. I am not saying adoption is not an answer, as sometimes it definately is, but once again, it is an option.
Anyway, I am done for now, because I am getting mad, but I will post more later if wanted. Please don't write a paper contributing to the "end of abortion" if it wasn't a necessity in some instances it wouldn't be legal. The fact is, you cannot make something illegal "unless......" that just isn't how the law works. Also, a rape victim, or a mother who's child will die in delivery should not have to "prove" their necessity.

I was dating a man who decided to take what he wanted. I found out 8 weeks later that I had conceived. I hated him for what he had done to me, I didnt want his baby inside of me so I decided to have an abortion. When I went to the clinic, they preformed an ultrasound. The baby was dead... There was nothing but a black hole. I had it terminated and guilt overcame me for a long time. I felt I would never be able to have another baby because god would hold my thoughts against me. That was a life, and I wanted it dead...
I do feel there is good reason for abortion. If a woman or girl is sexually assaulted, then there is no way she could be a good parent to a child conceived under those conditions. She has enough to get over, and I have been there to. (you do not get over rape over night. Some never fully recover.) but to have a monsters baby living and growing inside of her for 9 months, that is a constant reminder of the pain she has incountered!!!!

I am sorry kellie. That is awful. Life is so horrible sometimes.
I just wanted to say that some women do carry/deliver and care for their child who was conceived in rape. It can be done, but should not have to be. The choice has to be there, because you are right, she should not have to go through any further pain!
I find it hard to believe that some people just do not understand that. It is a pretty darn easy concept to grasp if you ask me.

Thank you, but dont feel sorry for me. I am married to a wonderful man now who has helped me get through all the lemons life threw at me. We had our son 14 months after that happened, and he is a wonderful, precious little red head whos smile lights my life. We all go through bad things, some of us just more than others. I was one of the more than others people. I know god has ways af taking care of things, I just hope that all the women that are faced with unplanned pregnancies honestly weigh out their options. Motherhood isnt for everyone, but I hope those that arent wanting to have a baby take every possible measure to prevent pregnancy. Abortions are nothing fun to go through.
But you are right, some women who are raped do carry their babies and raise them. They are very strong women! And I have to upmost respect for them, but like I said, I do agree with you, and they should have the choice to terminate the pregnancy if that is what they feel they need to do.

I'm glad you were able to find happiness after your ordeal.You were brave and did not have a choice,do not feel guilty for not wanting a child concieved in a hateful act.Only someone who can't put themselves in your place or who has not been there could put you down for your choice.If the baby was not a viable pregnancy,you did the only thing you could,that's nothing to be ashamed of.You should be applauded for your courage to have another relationship in spite of what happened to you.Enjoy your son,he is truly a gift!!
Pattyv

I just wanted to thank you all for the recent replies, they have helped so much. Its just so nice to hear all the different opinions and stories.

Thanks again,
mel j.