In response to Jerry Nine’s Sept. 8 letter regarding his proposal to reverse Roe v. Wade: It is true, we should talk about birth control and educate our young people in all forms of prevention. That truly is the foremost appropriate start, and one I believe the Democrats support wholeheartedly.

Second, I disagree with the idea that a woman should have no rights regarding her body. Really, if you are against abortion — then don’t have one. It is no one else’s place to make this decision and it is a decision that I am sure women in such desperate circumstances don’t make lightly.

And thirdly, who is going to take care of the thousands of unwanted babies you mention, and who is going to help the young unwed and wed women that can’t afford these children? Historically, the Republican party has not been willing to support community services to aid these people in need.

Maybe Mr. Nine should rethink the reversal of Roe v. Wade or at least step up to the plate and offer to support the thousands of lives you believe such a reversal would create.

BARB DAVENPORT
Grand Junction

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