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> if abortion is outlawed then a father abandoning their child should also be outlawed

Men are forced to pay child support. Either if they want the child or not. Woman in almost every state, can choose to abort if they don't want to raise the child or at least monetarily support it. Men have no choice.

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Suggest that you look at the statistics: https://www.verywellfamily.com/us-child-support-statistics-2...

Think about how it actually works in reality, and it is obvious women are at a disadvantage. Toy example: man hurts back, can’t work, can’t pay support. Woman hurts back, still has to look after child and work.

Also, if you read my comment and the original article, support payments are obviously not a substitute for actual parenting.

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