Abortion

Few problems in history have divided our people as deeply as the issue of abortion. Pro-Choice advocates fight to keep laws that legalize abortion. They say a woman's right to make that choice freely is fundamental. While, an equally passionate pro-life movement has proclaimed that abortion is the ultimate human rights issue. Each side is deeply convinced of the rightness and importance of its cause. Voices are raised, often heatedly; debates and demonstrations continue. Too often overlooked in the crossfire is the woman with the very personal crisis of an unexpected pregnancy. Faced with what is likely to be one of the most difficult decisions of her life, she is typically frightened uninformed often without resources and alone. Family members (if they find out) may react in anger or retreat behind I told you so. A boyfriend, lover, or even a husband my not feel prepared for fatherhood. There may be no money. Diaper changing may look like a poor substitute for a promising education or...