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Oct 23 14:32 UTC 1998

I'm delighted kenton's wife decided not to have an abortion.  I'm even more
delighted that his wife involved him in the decision.  And I'm glad the two
of them were able to weigh the pertinant medical and personal information and
come to a conclusion that was different from what the doctor recommended. 

I'm also glad that if I were in that situation I'd be able to come to a
conclusion based on my personal medical and family situation.  That's what
choice is about.

Most right-to-life legislation has said that neither she nor I would have any
decision to make.  The legislature would have made it for us.  

I would not like the legislature to say "in this instance, given the best
medical information, you _must_ have an abortion".  Nor would I want
legislation saying "in this instance, given the best medical information, you
_must_not_ have an abortion".  Medical decisions should be left to the
individual, in consultation with whomever they choose.