Why abortion should be legal -- An unusual case -- The lesson of the case -- Changing the case -- Hypothetical cases -- Contraceptive failure -- Failure to use contraception -- Sex selection -- Genetic screening -- Viability -- Infanticide -- Feticide -- Objections and responses -- Consent -- Responsibility -- Child support -- Parents -- Children -- Natural purposes -- Cause of death -- Intentions -- Other differences -- Other objections -- Why abortion should be less restricted -- Insurance restrictions -- The hyde amendment -- Mandatory waiting periods -- Mandatory counseling -- Mandatory ultrasounds -- Parental consent and notification -- Other restrictions -- Summary and conclusion -- Postscript