I do not believe in abortion at will. I do not believe that if a woman just wants to have an abortion she should. ... I do believe if you have an abortion you are committing murder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She opposes abortion except in limited cases, equating it with murder.
- In plain terms
- She believes abortion is wrong unless necessary.
- What can you take from it?
- She holds a strong anti-abortion view.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines life to you?
Another view
Views on autonomy differ widely.
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