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About this quote

What does it mean?
Current laws force women into either celibacy or abortion, both of which are deemed harmful to health by medical authorities.
In plain terms
Laws make women choose between no sex or abortion, which are both bad for health.
What can you take from it?
Restrictive laws on reproduction harm women's health by limiting safe options.

Where it applies

  • reproductive law debate
  • women's health advocacy
  • policy reform

Putting it to work

  • advocate for reproductive health laws
  • support safe medical options
  • challenge restrictive policies

Questions to consider

  • How do laws impact women's health choices?
  • What alternatives exist between these extremes?

Another view

The claim relies on the authorities of medical experts without citing specific data.

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