I can empathize with the religious perspective, as there is something undeniably sacred and precious about pregnancy, but I don't think it's realistic to demand that every conception be made to come to fruition. Impregnation is very often an unintentional and unwanted "byproduct" of sex, and I think it's fair to give the woman a break or two (but perhaps not three) if she is not ready to take on the enormous responsibility of motherhood.
Again, better sex education and freely available contraceptives are the most effective and fair means to cutting down on abortions. Women, too, should be held accountable for failing to use contraceptives after a number of previous unwanted pregnancies and subject to legal ramifications for continued negligence. That would also limit the number of abortions.
Your thoughts? What compromise would satisfy you?
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