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Abortion — To Ban or Not To Ban
Why banning abortion is good and why banning abortion is bad.
There is an ongoing war in the US, one that began long ago and never truly ceased, with only occasional truces along the way. The opposing factions celebrate their temporary victories, only to face renewed attacks. The battle never ends.
This war is one of attrition. It revolves around abortion rights.
It’s 2024 — one might expect that people in modern countries have the right to accessible services essential for their health and well-being.
Well, it turns out some believe women should not have access to abortion services because they are ending the life of an unborn child.
Over the last few years, the majority of states in the US implemented various restrictions on abortion rights.
Guttmacher Institute keeps track of abortion policies in the US:
It’s obvious that the trend of restricting and banning abortion is getting stronger.
So, why do so many states and so many people believe abortion shouldn’t be allowed?
