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>I believe you are past the "child bearing" years, so it's a non issue for you.

???? Is 47 past the 'child bearing' years now? Hmmm, someone forgot to tell nature that :o) Major faux paus John. Never tell a women she is past her child bearing years... :o)

Besides, it wouldn't be a 'non-issue' for me even if I were. I guess it is a 'non-issue' for you though, isn't it? No wonder your position on this issue comes so easily to you...

OK, to be fair, I understand that you feel very strongly about this and you have your beliefs which come into play on this issue. Still, it being a 'non-issue' for someone is no reason to force that view on millions of women. Just because abortion is legal, every woman is not going out and getting one. Having the choice makes it available for extreme situations where a woman might choose one. Making it illegal takes the choice away completely and enforces your religious beliefs and control on others.