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To: Drew68

I don’t think it is so clear cut either way. but does that really matter? A law, even if passed by a slim majority, will still officially represent America. I think the partial abortion ban that was passed sends an important message.


43 posted on 11/08/2007 2:55:12 AM PST by ari-freedom (I am for traditional moral values, a strong national defense, and free markets.)
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To: ari-freedom
I think the partial abortion ban that was passed sends an important message.

That was a symbolic gesture, basically "throwing a bone" to the base. PBAs are a rarely-performed procedure, the vast majority of which happen when the pregnant woman experiences traumatic medical complications and her life is in danger. The myth of mobs of 8-month pregnant women rushing to Planned Parenthood because they were depressed over their inability to fit in their prom dresses was exactly that, a myth.

Most Americans will support some limitations on abortion, I'm not denying that. But if the question is simply, "Does a woman have the right to end an unwanted pregnancy?" the consensus in this country is yes.

51 posted on 11/08/2007 3:10:03 AM PST by Drew68
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