This is the time on the show where I say I am not going to comment on divisive social issues on this blog, and then I do anyway. I have just a few things to say: (1) I support the right to choose. (2) I can empathize with the point of view of people who have strong moral or religious objections to abortion. There can never be a true consensus on this issue. (3) Abortion is much less common than it used to be because we have effective birth control technology and by and large people have access to it and use it. We need even more technology, especially for men. It’s one of those research areas that has been neglected by the private sector, and governments need to step in. We need much better access and information and much less stigma to access the birth control technology we have, starting with teenagers whether we like it or not. (4) We should be able to reach a consensus that the goal is for all children who are brought into the world to be wanted and loved. Abortion is a small part of this answer, for now, but family planning and birth control are most of the answer. (5) If the Supreme Court takes family planning and birth control away from us, I want to say I will be out in the streets protesting, but I may also look into Canadian naturalization options. I like to hedge my bets when things are going downhill that are outside my direct control. (6) Clarence Thomas, you are corrupt, you stink and you should be impeached. (7) Read The Handmaid’s Tale if you haven’t. I didn’t believe this work of fiction could become a reality but we have started down the slippery slope.