Father's Rights

I know I'm a "mommy" blog, but this is something I was thinking about today. What should a father's right be? Where is the line drawn?

I heard today's society referred to as being "schizophrenic" when it comes to the rights of fathers. At first I was a little puzzled, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. We want dad's to pay child support, even if when the baby is first born, he says he's not interested in being a father. He goes to court and is subsequently slapped with a payment amount. Yes, I agree this to some extent is fair. However, when a mother maybe decides to give up a child for adoption or even decides she wants an abortion, where does the father's right enter into play?

The mother is carrying the baby, I understand; however, that baby is 1/2 the father's too. Personally, I just think it should be a joint decision, or at least one that is discussed. Not where the mother goes and makes a decision on her own without involving the father.

What are your thoughts on this?

How much rights does a father have?