Bill Hicks on abortion
Bill Hicks177 quotes“What do you say we lighten things up and talk about abortion?”
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The point is that what we want, Democrats, and what we’ve always wanted, is to make abortion safe, legal, and rare.
Barbara BoxerBarbara Boxer There is no longer serious doubt in my mind that human life exists from the very onset of pregnancy.
Bernard NathansonBernard Nathanson Fewer women would have abortions if wombs had windows.
Bernard NathansonBernard Nathanson In fact, of course, abortion is now being used as a primary method of birth control in the U.S. and the annual number of abortions has increased by 1,500 percent since legalization.
Bernard NathansonBernard Nathanson I myself, with my own hands, have done 5,000 abortions. I have supervised another 10,000 that residents have done under my direction. So I have 75,000 abortions in my life. Those are pretty good credentials to speak on the subject of abortion.
Bernard NathansonBernard Nathanson Abortion doesn’t belong in the political arena. It’s a private right, like many other rights concerning the family.
Bella AbzugBella Abzug The one regret I have about my own abortions is that they cost money that might otherwise have been spent on something more pleasurable, like taking the kids to movies and theme parks.
Barbara EhrenreichBarbara Ehrenreich My abortion was so long ago I didn’t think I needed help. I hoped God had forgiven me but I hadn’t realized I didn’t forgive myself. After attending this safe, nurturing group I know that I am forgiven and set free.
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