Sears on Abortion

* I couldn’t believe the comment by John Sears (“GOP Again Confronts Divisive Abortion Issue,” Opinion, May 12) that the proper time for a woman to exercise control over her body is “just before you let some man you have little interest in impregnate you.”

What a quaint concept! Is he trying to say only loose women get pregnant? Apparently, a woman in a loving, committed relationship isn’t allowed the male luxury of being caught up in passion. If someone forgets the condoms, why blame her? And even that hallowed state of matrimony has its share of unwanted pregnancies.

I think Sears’ brain got caught in an 18th-century time warp. His remark underscores the reason men should never be allowed to legislate on issues relating to women’s reproductive systems.

JOYCE B. GOETZ

Incline Village, Nev.