Abortion services aren't about selling soap powder or shoes
Nadine Dorries's amendment to the health and social care bill is
an attempt to situate women's sexuality in the marketplace     •
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supermarket shelves Nadine Dorries's amendment is a reflection
of our target- and profit-driven culture. Photograph: Manor
Photography/Alamy  You miss your period. Go to the fastest
pregnancy testing service and 10 minutes after arriving at their
office, the counsellor tells you that you are pregnant. You cry.
Like many women, you might not know how you feel about it.  The
counsellor sits with you and after a while asks if you know why
you are crying. You don't. A wanted pregnancy as much as a
dreaded pregnancy can play differently than all one's previous
imaginings. You sit for a bit longer and then leave. The
counsellor says you could ring to discuss things when or if you
want.  Pressure from a charity that offers an abortion service
as well? I don't think