One of them is Dr. Leroy Carhart, a former Air Force surgeon. Instead of being frightened into quitting, Carhart vowed to crusade harder for women's rights. Although Dr. Carhart rarely uses the grotesque method, he decided to challenge the Nebraska law. He won in a federal appeals court. Now the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear his case, along with others from several states.
All abortions are sad, and late-term ones are saddest of all.
They never should be performed, except in extreme emergencies. Ultimately, the only solution to the whole dilemma is to prevent unwanted pregnancies, or nip them within days of conception, when the fertilized egg is microscopic. Worried women will be able to obtain the drug at almost any doctor's office, and their periods will resume. They won't need to visit special clinics and face danger. We hope this long-awaited day arrives soon.