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A study concludes that the global abortion rate is falling thanks to birth control.
Data: 1) The rate fell 17 percent from 1995 to 2003. 2) The biggest drop was in the former Soviet bloc and “did coincide with substantial increases in contraceptive use in the region.” 3) Previous studies found that “abortion incidence declines as contraceptive use increases.” 4) Abortion bans don’t correlate with low abortion rates. 5) Abortion bans do correlate with high rates of unsafe abortion. Authors’ conclusion: If you want fewer abortions, don’t ban them; provide more birth control and sex education.
Liberal reaction: Bush is making things worse by censoring abortion counseling and pushing abstinence instead of condoms. Pro-life rebuttal: 1) The data are unreliable. 2) They’re being spun by pro-choice “scientists.” Human Nature’s view: Reducing abortions through birth control is a no-brainer.
"Is birth control lowering the abortion rate? - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine
