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Originally Posted by gars
With abortions being illegal in some states - and the US making it harder for girls to get a morning after pill - it's no wonder why the US is by far the number 1 place for teenage pregnancies in the developed world.
I personally don't think abortions are always right, and if I got a girl pregnant, I would see to it to make sure that the child is well taken care of... but I also believe that the woman should have the right to choose.
Reducing teenage pregnancies start with education, first and foremost - but should the girl/baby have to suffer because they need to fly/bus to another state to get an abortion? Not everyone can afford to do that.
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Abortion is not illegal in ANY state currently.
From yahoo answers: Federal case law provides that states can put restrictions on abortion within certain parameters. States have made parental consent or notification necessary before an abortion is performed on a girl under 18, have restricted third trimester abortions (very okay in my book), and some states have restrictions on second term abortions. Many states outlaw partial-birth (very late term) abortions, and some states are regulating induced-labor situations (not technically an abortion). There are also some state restrictions on RU-486 (the morning after pill). Many states are trying to pass laws making it permissible for medical personnel (and pharmacists) to refuse to participate in something they consider against their conscience (giving morning after pills, performing abortions).
But the actual abortive procedure is legal in all 50 states due to roe v wade.
PS-the actual woman in Roe V Wade, is now a pro-life activist.