Only a fraction of 1 percent of rape and incest victims become pregnant. That means that for every abortion for rape or incest, there are 25,000 for convenience. And, we must consider what is best for the rape or incest victim. If that is the case, we should see a reduction in reported cases after Roe v. Wade legalized abortion. In 1960, before the Supreme Court decision, five thousand child abuse cases were reported in New York City.
National statistics reveal that child abuse is sky-rocketing across the United States as well.
If children are viewed as having no value in the womb, it follows they may be viewed with little value outside the womb. This perhaps is the most dangerous use of words. For while the pen may be mightier than the sword, words are more powerful than both. All rights reserved. Jim is an author , believer , conference speaker , humor columnist , presidential candidate , songwriter , threat to society , and writing instructor .