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Will, I am sure you know that before the Roe v. Wade decision each state legislated abortion as they saw fit. During that time some states did require the approval of the husband for a woman to have an abortion. The father's rights issues that we are discussing now, were the norm at one time and I believe returning to that position would have negative consequences far greater than what you are suggesting a man now has.
Allow me to offer a personal experience, as briefly as possible:
- Elph believes she is pregnant
- Elph is afraid of her husband
- Mr. Elph would like to *cement* the marriage with a child
Now run with all the various ways a scenario of that kind can play out and let me know if you come up with a positive outcome, when Mr. Elph legally calls the shots.
It's just one example of the many I know of prior to Roe v. Wade. "My body, my choice" is not something to toss aside for "my sperm, my choice."
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