I think the high rates of violence against pregnant black women by black men has to do with the levels of stress, legal consequences and financial slavery associated with children.

If black American men could opt out, we would see a drastic shift in our relationships. No more "gotcha" pregnancies by the women or sick retaliation crimes by the men.

I think it is only fair considering contraception and abortion are options for women and not men.

The issue is not just a legal issue but a human relationship issue. When two people create something as vital to society as a child, and they cannot agree on how to raise it, then we need to adjust our family legal system.

I know more single parents than married parents. I know more men with unplanned families than planned. The man should not feel like his life is ruined because of a baby.