Dear Hilary-- agreed, and written from both head and heart--- >I think this is one of the most personal subjects ever brought into the public >view - and if you agree with me, just go ahead and delete. However, if you are >curious about what i have to say - go ahead and read. >IMHO, this is a decision, that only one person can make, and that is the >mother. Not the father, or or any other member of her family, not the doctor >(unless there are extenuating medical reason, and even then i give her the >right) and certainly not the clergy or the government. >It is her right to make a decision, preferably informed and knowing the >possible and probable consequences. I have had to make this decision twice in >my life, and I firmly believe i did right both times. Camilla Flintermann <[log in to unmask]> http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** "... Meet people where they are now, not where you hope they might be, eventually." --Christine Greenland **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****