Would it make a difference?

In October I wrote about 3D Ultrasound baby pics, and the ironic dichotomy that exists between preborn humans who are wanted vs. unwanted. The trend towards being able to show off baby before birth is obviously on the increase with the Hamilton Spectator profiling the opening of Hamilton's first "entertainment ultrasound clinic" called 'Fetal Expressions'.

Cute.

It seems that the decision to carry a baby to term has become somewhat of a designer option - Do you want to discard it, or would you like to keep it and give Grandma her brag book ahead of time?

As much as I resent the fact that Ontario taxpayers are paying for abortions on demand, I would be in favour of an increase to that coverage if it would include a compulsory 3D ultrasound and viewing by the woman before an abortion is performed - especially if the pregnancy is at the stage of viability.

Apparently there are possible risks associated with 3D ultrasounds:

"We are doing something to the baby that could be shown to be noxious and we are not able to show a benefit to the baby," said Dr. Ants Toi, a Radiologist, at Mt. Sinai & Princess Margaret hospitals.

Gee. I'm fairly certain that abortion might fit that category too. Funny how that doesn't seem to worry anyone.