The point, Betty, is that your birth mother was free to make the choice whether or not to bring you into the world. In China, they used to have a one child policy. Countless women were forced by their government to have abortions whether they wanted them or not. When you allow the law to have jurisdiction over a woman’s choice, it can go either way. This is why the decision should not be legislated.

I’m glad you’re here, Betty. I wish all women who conceive due to rape could anticipate a happy outcome such as yours. Unfortunately, they can’t. Thank you for sharing your perspective. It’s important that all voices be heard on this issue.