I am, and always have been, pro-choice for a number of reasons. The most compelling one that I would like to communicate to Mr. Blase in response to his column is that, legal or not, abortions are going to happen. Whether they happen in doctor's offices or dark alleys and cars is up to the Supreme Court. If pregnant women don't have access to clean facilities and equipment, as well as the care of physicians, they'll use things like coat hangers and knitting needles to get the job done.

Since Mr. Blase is so ultimately concerned for human life, why can he not see the inevitable consequences of reversing Roe v. Wade? And what "strong" punishment does he suggest for late-term abortions? Jail time? Fines? Would he like having an abortion to be grounds for expulsion from the university? Sexual assault clearly isn't, these days. How could the police possible enforce this? Penalties for abortions are not the answer to the problem.