"Why is only the father punished ? Having consensual sex is just that - consensual on the part of both people . If it is n't consensual , rape laws already cover it and if it is consensual and a pregnancy occurs , why punish only one of the consenting individuals ?"
"Because naturally the man should be responsible to pay for it ... one way or another , to support it ... and her in marraige , or provide child support , as provided in the law ... he did the deed , and must be made to pay .. The idea is that if men are held responsible for abortions , then they will put on a condom instead of taking the chance , ... and hence .. reduce the abortions or the need there of , and this would incourage them to marry ."
"father punished ? consensual , pregnancy individuals ?"
"did the deed , abortions reduce"