Plurality Opposes Abortion

NATIONAL REVIEW, March 23 — A plurality of voters — 48% — oppose many abortions, but not all, according to a poll released by Kellyanne Fitzpatrick's polling company, reported the National Review.

Some believe that abortion should either be allowed in cases of rape, incest or a so-called “threat to the life of the mother,” reported the National Review.

By contrast, 41% believe that abortion should be generally permitted. This 41% includes 24% who would allow abortion in the first trimester only. Only 12% of voters believe abortions should be allowed at any time during a woman's pregnancy and for any reason, which is the state of abortion law in the country today.

Abortion is Top British Issue

THE TIMES, March 23 — The Catholic bishops of England have released a document entitled “Vote for the Common Good” in which they note that abortion should be at the top of the list of questions that a constituent asks any prospective MP, reported The Times.

The bishops also warn that euthanasia could be legalized in the next parliament. Other issues mentioned for serious reflection include support for marriage and family.

South Africa March for Life

PANAFRICA NEWS AGENCY, March 22 — All across South Africa March 21, thousands of pro-lifers demanded the right to life for unborn children, reported the Web news site PanAfrica News Agency.

Since abortion was permitted in 1996, it has cost the lives of over 150,000 South African babies, reported PanAfrica News.

Myrna King, one of the organizers of the event, said that the beautiful rainbow that appeared at the end of the march symbolized their hope that one day South Africans would be able to really celebrate Human Rights Day — “when the human rights of unborn babies are also protected.”

Not ‘Medically Necessary’

LIFESITE DAILY NEWS, March 21 — Gary Breitkreuz, the Canadian Alliance MP who presented a pro-life motion in parliament to define a fetus as a child, received confirmation that the federal government has no evidence to support its claim that abortion is “medically necessary,” reported LifeSite Daily News.

Earlier this year, Liberal Health Minister Alan Rock demanded that provinces fund all abortions, even at private sites, claiming that abortion is “medically necessary,” reported LifeSite Daily News.

Breitkreuz filed an Access to Information request to the Information Commissioner demanding any evidence of medical necessity.

“I regret to inform you,” said the reply, “that after a thorough search … officials have confirmed that they have no records relevant to your request.”