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Originally Posted by funchy  I think you're right. There should be some provision for a man to sign away his parental rights (and all obligations such as child support) the moment the woman knows she is pregant. I agree it's not fair women to want 100% of the decision not to adopt out or abort but they can demand child support. It isn't fair.
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What does fairness to man or woman have got to do with the issue?
Child support is paid for the child by the parent who can afford it. The parents created the child and are therefore obliged to pay for the child. Don't make it more complicated than that.
If as a man you don't want to end up in a situation involving child support, don't make her pregnant. If you do, face the consequences.
If as a woman you don't want to end up in a situation involving child support, don't get pregnant. If you do, face the consequences.
Abortion is not the issue here. Getting pregnant or getting your partner pregnant and behaving like a responsible if unwilling parent is the issue.
BTW I am pro choice with respect to abortion. But linking abortion with child support is repulsive to me.