Even those numbers are starting to crumble, though. However, when asked the specific circumstances under which they think abortion should be allowed and the specific legislation they would support, Americans again demonstrated that they are not supportive of the current practice of abortion on demand. In fact, a majority opposes the overwhelming majority of the abortions that are performed. The real test is what sort of pro-life legislation they are willing to support. This would give women the opportunity to reflect on their decisions and consider alternatives.
Substantial majorities continue to favor parental involvement legislation.
Gallup polls done for CNN and USA Today in 1996 came to similar conclusions. Support for a partial-birth abortion ban is particularly strong. There are still enormous myths about pro-lifers. Younger people, whose generation has taken such a hit from 25 years of abortion on demand, are increasingly likely to be pro-life as well. This is encouraging, given that the universities are one of the abortion industry's prime foci.