The Pope will take it in stride, Jim, as will most Catholics. But yeah, when Ireland and Poland legalize abortion, some Vatican diplomat will use his bully pulpit to decry a "defeat for humanity."

And I won't pay much attention to him.

I have to say that I can't be a supporter of abortion. I would much rather see population controlled by contraception. But as with gay marriage, this is a personal decision that should be made by the people involved - not by anybody else. I'm not really ready to concede many rights to the father in this situation, although it is good if he can be included in the decision.

-Joe-