peterr@utcsrgv.UUCP (Peter Rowley) (03/29/84)
Amen to T C Wheeler when he says "There is nothing romantic about being 16 and pregnant" and "To just sit back and say ``Let them get an abortion'' is ... the lazy person's way out." Let us just be thankful that we do not have the critical overpopulation problems of the Chinese (the prospect of very serious starvation by 2000) as another factor in the debate. p. rowley, U. Toronto
peterr@utcsrgv.UUCP (Peter Rowley) (03/29/84)
Re-reading my submission "Re T C Wheeler on abortion", I see it could be misinterpreted. While I agree that it IS lazy to simply tell a pregnant 16 year old to get an abortion without considering any of the alternatives, I still feel that it is her right to proceed with an abortion if she so chooses. It is up to those who would have her do otherwise to honestly and openly show her the alternatives, which I think should include the maintaining of an ongoing relationship between a natural mother and an adopting family. Re-reading T C Wheeler's submission, I note that his mention of the impact of a birth on one's opinions is well taken, except that he confuses pro- choice with pro-abortion. The pro-choice attitude asks that alternatives be considered, and that a choice be made. Operating under this regime requires more thought than following the dictates of pro-life groups: one has to make an individual decision. Is this perhaps the less "lazy" attitude that Mr. Wheeler seeks? p. rowley, U. Toronto