Opinion
Time for men to feel the consequences of an unwanted pregnancy
LETTER — Posted May 1, 2006
Regarding "South Dakota abortion law to challenge Roe v. Wade" (Article, March 20): I am tired of hearing of men getting into women's bodies, impregnating them and then leaving the women to fend for themselves. It is time for men to take responsibility for their own sexual behavior and use protection.
I suggest that legislatures consider also punishing the male component of an unwanted pregnancy. I believe with this procedure in place, a person might be quite protective of the remaining gonad.
Lynne E. Miller, MD, Brewster, N.Y.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2006/05/01/edlt0501.htm.