Very well written Karen.   Much of what gets said on abortion is the unconscious desire of some to prove their moral superiority, without taking any of the very real responsibility for the baby yet to develop.   The child who will need nurturing and teaching; the young adult who will acquire their lifelong habits from parents or mentors; will find little hope from those who claim 'personal responsibility' with one hand while denying  the mother that very same personal decision which she will be accountable to for the remainder of her life.

In fairness to some of those who are pro-life, I have met women that have devoted their lives to support of the single mother, or the baby that needs early childhood care which hopefully leads to adoption.    They at least balance their removal of the rights of the birth, with very real care for mother and child in at least the early years.    Mr. Sylwester promises neither.