You are correct Onthebeach.
While some women do have problems with cervical incompetence in future pregnancies after having had an abortion, it is much more rare these days with the excellent surgery and general health of most Australian women.

However, if they did not have the choice of a safe, readily available abortion, then the incidence of maternal deaths in this country would skyrocket.

It is proven in all the countries where abortion is difficult or impossible to access safely that women WILL find a way to have that abortion if they want one....and will often pay the ultimate price.

I find it incredible that the so-called 'pro-life' brigade ignore this fact.

“without a belief in God people find it difficult to behave ethically” How ethical is to murder people in the name of anti abortion. At least eight people in the US alone have been murdered in the name of saving lives by antiabortionists.

Will you discuss how ethical that is your meeting

Dear Foxy,

<<Dear otb, Well said! Bravo!>>

Indeed, and a Bravo to George too!

Foxy,

Thank you and Suseonline. I hope this, another beautiful day on the green side of the grass, finds you both well.

There is a greater care, sensitivity and spirituality that can support women who for whatever reason (and whose business is it?) are deciding not to go ahead with a pregnancy. They do not need their strings pulled though when they are emotionally vulnerable. That is cruel.

However we are not even at that stage of this discussion. We are still trying to find the relevant facts and some balance.

'At least eight people in the US alone have been murdered in the name of saving lives by antiabortionists. '

Without a moral compass it is just one murderer killing another.

Yuyutsu,

Thank you too. I did not see your post earlier.

I have to go off and use the chainsaw on a Jacaranda that is unfortunately growing through an old chap's roof. No flowers this year from it. Just finished knocking up some date scones to commiserate with him later over a cup of black tea. Gosh some of the elderly are doing it hard. He is a really nice bloke and independent. Promised me a wad of his Italian parsley too (pesto and fish tonight).

Anyhow, that is a better use of my time until dark, so I am off.