Abortions in Australia

Press, 24 February 1978, Page 8

Abortions in Australia

Sir, — In replv to Lillian Carr (February 22) I would never influence a woman to seek an abortion. My position has always been that abortion is a private matter between a woman and her doctor. The woman should neither be - encouraged nor made to feel guilty by anyone. I agree that the public are mostly ignorant of the meaning of the new law. I find the law extremely hard to understand, but I do understand that once a woman is pregnant the decision to terminate that pregnancy is completely out of her control, and vested in a government nominated committee. — Yours, etc., J. EVENDEN. February 22, 1978.

Sir, — I have always been sure that abortion is an absolute moral issue, not a matter of choice. It is mor-

ally wrong because it involves the taking of human life; albeit at its beginning, but the life of a unique person nonetheless. A woman’s right to choose ends with contraception. There is more provision for solo parents, such as those mentioned by Mr Wilkinson, than for families in the same situation. It would appear that such solo parents and their partners are unaware of the responsibilities inherent in a sexual relationship. No woman has to fly to Australia and it would probably be cheaper to have another baby. One would at least have a few months to prepare for the necessary expenses. — Yours, etc., ERICA JORDAN. February 21, 1978.