SAlaska, According to law the male responsible for a pregnancy is financially accountable. So, contrary to your assertion the male doesn't get off free, nor should he. Regardless, both are incredibly stupid if they do not practice birth control. Both the male and female bear responsibility for a pregnancy.  Moving on, you point about taxes is way off the mark. It is not the responsibility of government to fund Planned Parenthood or any other private entity regardless of who pays taxes.