The history of humankind has its high points and low points. The high points come when we grant rights to something. The lows come when we deny rights to something.

You and I don't have absolute rights as Canadians. Even our most fundamental rights are subject to limitations. I submit that the right to an abortion may likewise be limited. Any such limitations must be informed by medical, ethical, social and, yes, religious opinions. The outcome must in no way diminish the status of any woman in society. But hopefully the outcome will lift up the status of something that currently lacks it.