Posted On: June 28, 2007, 1:43 pm CDT

Posted By: Foster Parent

You have every right to think abortion is wrong. For YOU, it would be wrong. If you would like to make it against the law for all women, then you need to get your butt in line and sign up to adopt or foster these kids.

Don't just sit there and pass your judgment and make choices because you think you know what's best for everyone. Instead of talking the talk, start walking the walk. Adopt children or become a foster parent.

Keep in mind, if abortion is illegal, many children with extreme challenges will be born. Some will not survive past infanthood. Some will. Those kids are going to need ongoing medical attention, therapy and a patient, nurturing home. Are YOU willing to take that job? It's expensive, it will consume all of your time and you won't be allowed to perch up on your moral high horse and look down your nose at the world because you'll be too busy meeting the needs of the child.

Be Pro-Life, if it suits you. But be willing to take up the responsibility for your pro-life choice, if you intend to take choices away from other women. Taking up that responsibility includes providing financial support to mothers who were not allowed to abort and now can't afford to care for extremely mentally or physically challenged children or adopting and fostering these children yourself.

Are there lots of ignorant young people in this world who do stupid things like have un-protected sex? Absolutely. Millions and millions of them. Can we stop them from having un-protected sex? I don't think so, but if you have a solution, I'd be glad to hear it. Are there rapists whose attacks sometimes result in a pregnancy? Yes. How do you propose to stop that from happening? Would YOU want to give birth to a child that's a result of rape? Just because YOU would be willing to do it, how does that allow you to take a choice away from a woman who is NOT willing to do it? Will YOU adopt her baby if you take her choice away?

If we can't stop a young person from making a foolish mistake which results in a child they do not want, then how do we make sure that person is going to properly care for the unwanted child? In so many of those situations, the child's suffering is severe. They live in poverty, don't have enough to eat, sometimes don't get an education or medical care. The only way to prevent their suffering is if YOU adopt or foster them OR keep abortion legal.