Why has abortion become such a political issue? Who should have the final say? It is hard to imagine a more troublesome, emotional decision for a woman, than whether to end a pregnancy or to let it proceed and bear a child. It is hard to imagine how anyone could believe someone had the right to prevent a woman from making that decision for herself. To qualify for an abortion in New Jersey, a woman …showed first 75 words of 847 total…

…showed last 75 words of 847 total…so starkly. So in conclusion, the best we can do is ask: Who should have the final say? Is it to be the woman, her loved ones and advisors she chooses? Or is it to be the politicians and other uninvited meddlers? The answer must be: Offer help, guidance and emotional support, but keep the clumsy hands of government out of it. Decisions about pregnancy and parenthood are too personal and too important for politicians.