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What does it mean?
Reagan links overturning Roe v. Wade to building a society that supports unwed mothers.
In plain terms
We should ban abortion and help mothers who are not married.
What can you take from it?
Support alternatives to abortion like helping unwed mothers.

Where it applies

  • policy change
  • social welfare
  • ethical debate

Putting it to work

  • providing maternal support
  • advocacy for life

Questions to consider

  • How do we support unplanned pregnancies?
  • What is the role of government here?

Another view

Banning abortion does not address all reasons for seeking it.

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