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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
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To: Rambi who wrote (79071)11/13/2003 12:52:26 AM
From: Solon  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
"it seems unfair for the woman to have the choice, and the man to not have one, and still be financially responsible.
I think that sounds reasonable."

I disagree. The argument has sound but no substance. The man earned the accountability for his action. But intercourse did not give him privilege over the body of another. In circumstances he may be entitled to claim damages. He may not, however, claim the fetus as his own property. He ought to be financially accountable for what he is responsible for...

The point is that the man DID have a choice--hence his responsibility. This was the choice of intercourse with possible consequences. This choice is separate from the choice of motherhood which belongs only to the mother. As I said, if she mislead him he ought to have the right to claim damages; but he may never have a right to her body. He cannot rape her for his values and he cannot force her in any other way for his values. No more can the Government or any of his other relatives...
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