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| − | '''Pro-life''' is the name given to people or organizations who defend the human rights of the unborn fully-human being, and who oppose [[abortion|fetal homicide]]. | + | '''Pro-life''' is the name given to people or organizations who defend the human rights of the unborn fully-human being, and who oppose [[abortion|fetal homicide]]. The pro-life movement in the United States has been able to save millions of human lives.<ref>Byas, Steve (February 6, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/28215-pro-life-movement-saving-lives Pro-life Movement Saving Lives]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.</ref> |
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| | "[[Pro-abortion]]" or "pro-murder" are the most accurate terms for advocates of [[tax]]payer-funded abortion and other advantages for the abortion industry. Many state [[government]]s even pay for abortions using taxpayer dollars, usually due to a court order rather than the will of the people. Supporters of abortion rights prefer the term "[[pro-choice]]", which (regardless of the term used) means they believe the mother of a child should have the legal "right" to murder the unborn human being for any reason. | | "[[Pro-abortion]]" or "pro-murder" are the most accurate terms for advocates of [[tax]]payer-funded abortion and other advantages for the abortion industry. Many state [[government]]s even pay for abortions using taxpayer dollars, usually due to a court order rather than the will of the people. Supporters of abortion rights prefer the term "[[pro-choice]]", which (regardless of the term used) means they believe the mother of a child should have the legal "right" to murder the unborn human being for any reason. |
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| − | Due to rulings by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] (e.g., ''[[Roe v. Wade]]''), the [[United States]] allows abortions during the first trimester for any reason, and during the second trimester only for medical reasons (i.e. - when the life of the pregnant woman is at risk due to complications related to the pregnancy). | + | Due to rulings by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] (e.g., ''[[Roe v. Wade]]''), the [[United States]] allows abortions during the first trimester for any reason, and during the second trimester only for medical reasons (i.e. - when the life of the pregnant woman is at risk due to complications related to the pregnancy). |
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| | In [[America]]n politics, the [[Republican Party|Republican]] and [[Constitution Party|Constitution]] Parties are strongly opposed to abortion on a moral basis and believe it should be illegal. The [[Democrat Party]] supports abortion and opposes legal restrictions. Leaders in the Democrat Party, such as its presidential candidates, also support taxpayer-funded abortion. Vanishingly few Democrat politicians, such as the [[Blue Dog]] Democrats, hold pro-life views, while a few Republicans such as [[Rudy Giuliani]] hold pro-abortion views. | | In [[America]]n politics, the [[Republican Party|Republican]] and [[Constitution Party|Constitution]] Parties are strongly opposed to abortion on a moral basis and believe it should be illegal. The [[Democrat Party]] supports abortion and opposes legal restrictions. Leaders in the Democrat Party, such as its presidential candidates, also support taxpayer-funded abortion. Vanishingly few Democrat politicians, such as the [[Blue Dog]] Democrats, hold pro-life views, while a few Republicans such as [[Rudy Giuliani]] hold pro-abortion views. |