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Originally posted by Lauren

But that means the victim of rape has to go through the psychological horror of giving birth to the "result" of her rape, that's just enduring her torture for at least a year after the event, and presumably much much much later in her life.

Secondly, the physical aspect means she's giving birth to a child she doesn't want to / can't psychologically keep. If she's young it means that her physiology may be messed up, and she may be prevented from having children in the future. Surely she should have the choice?

Sadly, I think rape leaves a woman scarred for life, child, or not. It's sick but I think the woman should have to go through it. Abortion leaves a woman emotionally scarred anyway, having somethink growing inside of you and then suddenly ending it isn't easy. It's a lose/lose situation for the woman either way.
I do see your point but should the child be at all considered just as much as the woman?