Although I am pro-choice on almost every issue there is, abortion has always carried the stigma of murder with it, mostly due to the religious orders.
I feel everyone should have the right to choose what they do with their bodies, time and money, as long as it doesn't impose on anyone else's right to do the same.
That said however, I agree with ponygurl's posts above completely. There are other options for "unwanted" or "unexpected" pregnancies. Taking responsibility is one.
When it was first learned that my girlfriend was pregnant with my son, we weighed the options. We were young, unmarried and financially not prepared for raising a child. I must admit abortion was the first thought that popped in my mind.
Melissa decided to carry full term, and deal with the consequences as they came. My son will be 10 years old in July. He is well mannered and courteous. He is an honor roll student and an outstanding athlete in baseball, basketball and soccer. Although his mother and I are no longer together, we see each other almost daily and have a healthy family relationship.
When I think back now how quick I was to jump on abortion as an "easy out", it makes me sick to my stomach. Although I still feel people have a right to choose, I find it hard as a parent to justify making it too easy for someone to duck responsibility for their actions.