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A new Gallup poll about abortion found that 51 percent of Americans identified themselves as “pro-life,” compared with 42 percent who say they are “pro-choice.” Gallup says this is the first time that a majority of U.S. adults have identified themselves as “pro-life” since the pollster began asking this question in 1995. Among women, 49 percent were “pro-life” and 44 percent were “pro-choice.” The survey of 1,015 adults was taken May 7-10 and has a margin of error of 3 percent/Strange Bedfellows, Seattle P-I. More here. Washington Post story here.
Question: Surprised?
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jreighley on May 15 at 2:08 p.m.
No, I am not surprised. I think the more we know, the more we recognize just how brutal abortion really is.
I think that the strategy of protest has not served the pro-life cause nearly as well as the newer strategy of service that is in place now, with ultrasounds, counseling, adoption options, etc..
When people see that the passion is for life, not for oppression, it is pretty hard to argue with the truth. Life is worth loving and protecting.
spokelooneh on May 15 at 8:32 p.m.
Very good way of putting it, JReghlly.
This poll doesn’t suggest any major shift in positions.
Look at the internals. Question wording. Do people in 2009 even know what Pro-life vs. Pro-Choice meant in 1995?
Stickman on May 15 at 10:28 p.m.
I will state how I feel. I am definitely pro-life, and one of my favorite sayings is, “It’s not a choice, it’s a baby”. I am glad I am in the 51% of people who feel that way, hopefully that goes up. I will never argue how I feel, as I know most Americans are very much divided on this issue. It’s just me.