I'm not American and I'm old, so this doesn't affect me. But it is horrifically worrying for women who are of childbearing age. As you said, it is not a casual decision for the most part. A moment of lust or forgetfulness. Rape. A woman should always have the right to do what's best for her given her circumstances.

Has anyone thought about the ramifications on the state for babies born because they were subject to this law? The mental health challenges these moms - and babies that will become children, teens and adults - will face if they are unloved and unwanted?

Our worls has enough issues without adding to them.