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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog
Here's the thing - I did a research paper on this in 2001. The numbers could have changed some by now (I kinda doubt it), but statistically 97% of abortions are performed as post-conception birth control, 2% rape/incest, and 1% heath reason (mother or child) - and I had several sources on those statistics. It wasn't one pro-life periodical that I got that from. At the time I did the research, it was estimated that 1/3 of all pregnancies were ending in abortion. Seemed high to me, but again, several sources.
I am sympathetic to the rape/incest/medical issues, but the numbers say that it's not what's happening. If it weren't for a fear of innocent (male) victims, I would be willing to say that abortion should be legal only for danger to the mother and legitimate rape/incest cases where charges are filed. Like I said, I know that's not fesable, because it opens up a willing sexual partner to a later rape charge.
I don't know what the answer is, but it's not killing babies. And whatever medical term you want to give it at whatever stage of development, it's still human.
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And this is why this issue will likely never get the attention it deserves because we want to believe the statistics and that rape and incest aren't far more common than women report. There are a ton of reasons why women don't report these things especially when the abuser is a friend or family member but it doesn't mean it's not happening and at an alarming rate. Since working with women in these situations, I'm convinced that these issues are far far under-reported, especially when it comes to date rape, incest, and spousal rape (yes, being married does not mean you're body isn't yours and you don't have the right to say no). This abuse is especially not reported because the women/girls have a connection with the abuser and may even love them and not want to send them to jail. Either way, if we continue to only look at statistics and blame victims (as we love to do when it comes to sexual abuse issues), these issues will only get worse. Get a group of women (especially poor women) in a room where they feel safe to open up and you'd be amazed at the stories that come to light - stories that have never been shared with anyone.
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