Quote Originally Posted by Govinda View Post
In cases of rape, the foetus is no more or less important than any other. However, it has a capacity to cause its mother mental harm just by existing, without the mother suffering from any underlying issues. A foetus created that way will be a constant reminder of one of the most traumatic experiences a woman can ever have, for at least nine months, supposing she chooses adoption. The child will have no father anyway, what if she can't support it on her own? She didn't want or choose to be pregnant, and has no reason to be ready for such a massive upheavel. Let rape victims keep their rights.
I totally understand what you are trying to say. However, someone doesn't need to be a blood relation to be a father. So, yes... the child could have a father. Be it from adoption or otherwise.

Also, having been pregnant myself... 9 months isn't a long time in the spectrum of life. I didn't want to be pregnant either. I didn't 'choose' it per se, because we weren't trying. That doesn't mean that my daughter isn't any less loved.

Granted, I didn't get raped. However, I have BEEN raped. I just don't think that a baby's life is forfeit because of circumstances beyond its control. I don't deny that it would be hard on the mother. Hell, my pregnancy was hard on ME and I didn't have a situation like that. I just don't see how 9 months somehow trumps 60-70 potential years of life.

I am pro choice though. If a woman decided to abort a baby that is her life and her consequences to deal with. I just don't agree with the whole "All life is precious except for the babies conceived through rape. Sorry kids, your life isn't as important. Better luck next time."