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I was only referring to the abortion/no abortion decision, not any other issue. If men bore the babies, then it would be their right to make the final decision. In an either/or situation of this kind, one party must be able to make the legal decision - it affects both parties, (the pregnancy) but it affects the woman a hell of a lot more.
Expecting 'equal legal rights' in an inherently unequal situation just doesn't work...if he can force her to bear the child, or not bear it, then it is not equal. If she makes the decision, it's still not equal, but it is as equitable as possible, concerning the reality of who's body is being used.
I said nothing of financial support, parenting, or any other side issue, and you attributed attitudes to me that I don't have. Those issues are difficult as well, and there are no perfect answers to any of them.
