It would mean that more than twice as many women have abortions as get college degrees. It would mean that 25 years after Roe v. Wade , abortions are safe, legal, and not rare. The real reason the figure seems so implausible is that while women are willing to discuss the issue of abortion, they rarely talk about their abortions. Yes, there are some who speak about their experiences on behalf of advocacy groups. But few women share the details beyond a small circle of loved ones because their experiences don't fit neatly in a debate that centers on moral absolutes.
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