Unwind not as ridiculous as it may seem

This post will focus on the "Possible Futures" theme of science fiction and how the book Unwind takes a look at many different issues in which this current society could see in the future. The reason why "Unwinding" came about was the war essentially between two sides of pro-choice and pro-life(with a third party made of war vets to keep it in line). The war ended up passing a bill in which both sides agreed on and had kids unwound to keep those kids "alive" and benefit others.
As we look at today's issues in the United States alone, one of the biggest issues is the argument over abortion. People feel VERY strongly about this issue, more so than maybe any other issue in today's society. From what I have seen, there are very few people who "don't care" about abortion and take the middle of the road route. To most, its one way or the other. At first thought, most would think this solution of unwinding is absolutely absurd, but is it. Could we, as a society, not see ourselves doing this? What if money was involved? If a couple with four kids are in a terrible financial crisis, would they ever consider doing this? Especially if it is "OK" by society? It seems like in this book, most of the society is OK with letting this happen. One specific example is when Connor, Lev, and Risa are walking to the bus and Connor spots the baby. Connor relates to when his family was "storked" and the baby was passed around from porch to porch until it eventually died, unwanted. Yes, it may not be that extreme but don't we see a little of that in our own society? Sadly, babies and children are unwanted all the time and sent to foster homes and orphanages. The emotional effects are terrible on them knowing that they are unwanted as they are bounced around from place to place. But look at the majority of society, do most of us care? A little, yes. But then its back to our regular lives and doing what only concerns us.
Its no secret that abortions happen all the time in today's society. Why is the question? Mainly to benefit the would be parents. Many reasons come to mind for this action, they're not ready physically, mentally, or financially. We see that in this book but according to the society these children"live on". Their lives aren't over, they get to live on inside someone else, to even help that certain person. Doesn't that make a person feel good? We can get rid of our child and HELP someone at the same time. We see it with adoption today in a sense. The baby will have a better home elsewhere and there is a family who needs a baby, so both parties get what they want. In this book, we see that.
As technology gets better and better everyday, it is a wonder to see where our society goes. This book may seem outrageous at first read, but the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. Slavery was a HUGE deal for this country. Some wanted it, others didn't. Both parties felt very, very strongly on the issues. And what happened? A war that killed many, people willing to help these slaves escape, and something that changed our country forever. In this book, the same thing. Something many people feel very strongly about, people willing to help these unwinds, and an bill that changed their society forever.
Science fiction authors like to warn readers about what could happen in the future. 1984, an example that big brother is watching you. As technology grows, these once ridiculous ideas grow more and more. Speed cameras, surveillance cameras, tracking devices, and other gadgets are all helping out society, right?
The book Unwind warns our society that this could be coming and coming fast. Although it seems that most have learned from mistakes in the past, the world seems to run in cycles. And the book points out that a big change could be coming, and soon.