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Gary Johnson on AbortionFormer Republican NM Governor |
A: It should be left up to the woman. If my daughter were pregnant and she came to me and asked me what she ought to do, I would advise her to have the child. But I would not for a minute pretend that I should make that decision for her or any other woman.
Q: But you have supported legislation that requires parental consent and signed a ban on partial birth abortions.
A: I think the decision can be made at an earlier stage. That's why I don't support partial birth abortions. I realize it's a fine line, but I generally come down on a woman's right to decide.
Q: Do you disagree that parental consent is problematic for teenagers who can't talk to their parents?
A: I believe that parents ought to know. Where that can't occur, there needs to be a process in place, which we have in New Mexico.