What Kathleen said.

It's not only males I don't feel comfortable presiding over these issues (whether it is legislatively or judicially), but also women who have never been pregnant or religious fanatics or otherwise mentally obstructed individuals.

The mother should have the say as she is the one that is actually pregnant 24/7 and of course in a perfect world the word of the father to be would be considered. Just like in a perfect world we would all be 100% responsible and able to make life or death decisions.

As for the time limit on abortion - obviously there shouldn't be a limit in cases of high risk to the mother or severe handicap of the child. As for 'healthy' abortions, I'd say the sooner the better and I am ok with the 16 weeks or whatever it is.

Personally, I do not believe that any mother would take a decision like this lightly and to suggest otherwise is preposterous.

How goes that saying .... walk in my shoes for a moon before you judge me or something to that effect...