Steve, I agree completely that there must be a huge shift in social and political attitudes to abortion . But the fact remains that it is a highly emotional struggle for many women, their partners and their families. The emotional mush, as you call it, is a huge factor for some and , although it may not move people forward, we do need to accept that it is there and not be all glib and smart arsed about it.,. I don,t think you have been, but others have and that attitude gets us less than nowhere.