Abortion...The Facts and What Can Be Done

Since the Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade in 1973, there have been more than 50 million abortions in the United States. This travesty continues each day as women exercise their right to choose to end the life of their unborn babies. There are many women who walk into abortions not really understanding what it is that they are choosing. They have simply been told that they have a right to choose. It is my hope that the information in this blog will be useful to women who are considering abortion and will provide them with alternatives and hope. In addition, I hope that this blog will inspire others to stand up for the rights of the unborn child and take action.

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