Should Men Have a Say in Abortion?

This topic is controversial, emotional, and has women’s rights groups pitted against a number of organizations, faith-based groups, lawmakers, and potential fathers. It comes down to one question: should a man have a say in whether a woman carrying his child can terminate the pregnancy without his input or permission? Never, in the history of Roe v. Wade, have fathers been considered in terms of the decision-making process. In fact, his wishes were rarely, if ever, even considered. Women’s rights groups insist a woman has the right to decide what happens to her body. In recent years, we’ve seen fathers step up and voice their stance on an unplanned pregnancy. Now, some states (Arizona and Ohio come to mind) have attempted or have managed to introduce legislation that would require a woman seeking an abortion to report the pregnancy to the father with the goal of ensuring he has no objection to the procedure. Missouri has already passed into law a 72-hour waiting period, and depe
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