[Ruth]

No doubt there are people who abuse the system - isn't it the same with everything though? It's easy to judge someone when you've never trodden in their footsteps. I personally support the right of every woman to choose. There are too many unwanted children in the world already - and I don't buy the 'adoption' argument. The amount of children hoping to be adopted - who never will be - is huge.

Incidentally, sometimes you can do everything right - take all the precautions in the world, and STILL become pregnant. Is it fair to the baby if the mother is unable to cope, financially or emotionally? Is it right to bring a child into the world under those circumstances?

It's not fair to say that if someone gets drunk and pregnant, then they are a slag. Are they a slag if they get drunk and have sex, but don't get pregnant? If you think they are being that irresponsible, do you really think they would make good parents?