[Drew68]

I think the partial abortion ban that was passed sends an important message.

That was a symbolic gesture, basically "throwing a bone" to the base. PBAs are a rarely-performed procedure, the vast majority of which happen when the pregnant woman experiences traumatic medical complications and her life is in danger. The myth of mobs of 8-month pregnant women rushing to Planned Parenthood because they were depressed over their inability to fit in their prom dresses was exactly that, a myth.

Most Americans will support some limitations on abortion, I'm not denying that. But if the question is simply, "Does a woman have the right to end an unwanted pregnancy?" the consensus in this country is yes.

[ari-freedom]

Most Americans will support some limitations on abortion, I’m not denying that.
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planned parenthood denies it. even rudy said he is in favor of a parental notification law

[samtheman]

But if the question is simply, "Does a woman have the right to end an unwanted pregnancy?" the consensus in this country is yes.

Yes in some states, no in others. And that's where it should be decided (after Roe V Wade is overturned): at the state level.

I would bet that after Roe V Wade is overturned (and I look for that to happen if a Republican wins in '08), initially only a few states will outlaw abortion. Over time, over a long time, and according to the skill and civility of those pushing changes in the law, other states will than follow. I doubt, however, that a majority of Americans will ever live in states where abortion is completely illegal. The west coast, the northeast and some other blue states will probably never pass the laws that some people want. But that doesn't stop anyone who lives in any of those states from trying.

[MortMan]

PBAs are a rarely-performed procedure, the vast majority of which happen when the pregnant woman experiences traumatic medical complications and her life is in danger.

You sound like you are quoting Planned Parenthood brochures. During the debate over the PBA ban, it came to light that almost NONE of these procedures were based on serious risk to the physical health or life of the mother.

[Kevmo]

But if the question is simply, “Does a woman have the right to end an unwanted pregnancy?” the consensus in this country is yes.
***If the question is simply, “Should we extend the right to life to unborn babies?”, the consensus is yes.