Women who have a partner and steady employment, plus a supportive family, and reliable childcare ARE able to raise their children even though they aren't formally married. I know women who are doing this - by their own choice. One woman I know is under 30 and raising 2 children with her partner, who is also the kids' father.
OK I'm not passing judgment, I'm just saying that not all babies are unwanted, not all young unmarried mothers are helpless. However there are significant number of young women who are dealing with unplanned, unwanted pregnancies. There are women who have no steady partner, have no reliable job, perhaps unfinished education, perhaps a victim of rape or unprotected sex. There are many reasons for problem pregnancies. Some women just aren't healthy enough, mature enough, or financially ready to take on the burdens of parenthood. For these women, it may be the right choice to terminate the pregnancy. Their doctor or Planned Parenthood can help them with that decision.
I just don't want to hear about the white families who only want to adopt a white infant. I don't want to hear it because it's irrelevant to the argument. No woman should be forced to give birth due to the absence of choice for a safe abortion. If a white family really wants to adopt, they can take a Black, Asian, or mixed race child. I'm fine with that.
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