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Originally Posted by Renatus

Hmm, while I do think the father has some right in the matter, since it is the woman's body she has the final say. Why not simply add on somthing like a required waiting period if the woman is married unless the man gives his consent which would negate the waiting period.

Thats still pretty bad. Why a waiting period? I'm not a doctor but I would assume getting an abortion as soon as possible would be the healthiest choice. And thats another thing, this affect's not only the woman's autonomy and her body, but it also affects her health. And why married women? We don't sign our bodies away when we get married. The decision to abort shouldn't be decided by lawmaking men who know nothing about it and just want to project their morals on other people, its a health decision made by a woman and consulted with a doctor.

And would that waiting period extend to the morning after pill? I would argue that would be the least traumatic way to end a pregnancy but could easily be seen as a sort of abortion as well.

This waiting period could give some necessery time to think things through before a mistake is made that they could regret for the rest of their lives, if the woman still isn't convinced by then she can go through with it anyways.

Thats still assuming people have the same opinions about abortion as you do, they could be perfectly convinced and willing right away and yet they should still wait because their husbands can't make up their minds? They still have to sit and watch their bodies change because of that? Why? Even the act of saying "honey, I went to get an abortion but they said you have to give me a permission slip or we'll have to wait" is insanely patronizing. Because someone else thinks that they are incubating a sacred life, a subjective belief that they do not adhere to.

I personally disagree with abortion, but if it's going to happen, might as well make sure the woman is absolutely sure.

I personally disagree with abortion so I will not have one. But I know my squeamish attitude towards abortion is completely subjective and I have no right to impose those beliefs on someone else or make it harder for them to get the healthcare they want.