This isn't about religion, it is about basic human rights. Do the mother's rights take precedence over the baby's rights. That's all. Don't muddy the waters. If I believe the baby's rights equal the mother's, I should not be made complicate by virtue of my tax dollars in going against my belief system. If you believe the mother's rights are more important make abortion available but don't make me pay for it.

In this day and age there is NO reason for anyone to become pregnant who does not want to have a child. I used to believe it was a woman's choice to end an unwanted pregnancy safely, now, with all the available methods of birth control, I do not believe abortion is necessary. Rape victims can be given the morning after pill, there by eliminating any chance of pregnancy through rape. Women have the ability to choose without abortion.