It is apparent that nothing short of contraceptives can put an end to the horrors of abortion and infanticide.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Contraceptives are presented as the only solution to stop abortion and infanticide.
- In plain terms
- Using birth control prevents the need for abortion or killing infants.
- What can you take from it?
- Prevention through contraception ends harmful reproductive practices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you prevent unwanted births?
- Is access to contraception a right?
Another view
It assumes contraception is universally accessible or acceptable.
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