Mr. Hartley’s letter “Women should take responsibility” (Our Readers’ Views, Nov. 13) proves several facts: Men have no clue about reproductive biology, and the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision and legislation across the country to rein in women is not about reproductive freedom, but about sexual freedom.
Women ovulate once a month for about 30 years. Then they can’t bear any more children. Men, on the other hand, produce sperm from the onset of puberty, every day, until they die. One study estimates that men produce 525 billion sperm over their lives, and one ejaculation emits 40 million to 1.2 billion sperm.
Based on biology alone, reproductive responsibility should be on men’s shoulders.
Men don’t want us to enjoy recreational sex. Why are we seeing legislation limiting circumstances under which a woman can get an abortion? That legislation judges women based on perceived morality. Rape victim? Not your fault, sweetie. Have an abortion. Pregnant due to incest? Not your fault, sweetie. Have an abortion. Ectopic pregnancy? Not your fault. Have an abortion.
Accidental pregnancy because you just wanted to have sex? Totally your fault. No abortion for you.
Men should get reversible vasectomies. Women deserve abortion on demand. No exceptions. No excuses. No apologies to men like Mr. Hartley.
