Large Majorities of Americans Continue to Favor Substantial Abortion Restrictions

The 1973 decision was overturned by the US Supreme Court last year Roe v. Wade Decision establishing an alleged constitutional right to abortion. Roe For many years, the law was criticized for being questionable and flimsy by prominent figures. liberal scholars and experts.  The 2022 Dobbs The ruling gives the state the power to decide the contentious issue, creating a variety of abortion policies that range from restrictive to permissive.  We approach the anniversary RoeIt is now obsolete. new Marist poll It shows that public opinion is still complex about the subject:

New poll: Americans identify as ‘prolifers’ or ‘prochoicers’ in a national poll. However, almost 70% support substantial abortion restrictions. They also prefer the traditional pro-life view to the prevailing no restrictions’ Democratic position by an average of 2-1. pic.twitter.com/qzgGLDmwJL

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Americans are divided on whether to ban abortion altogether. However, they support restrictions.  Nearly 70% of Americans would place restrictions on abortions in the second trimester.  With some exceptions that are broadly supported, the most prominent Republican position on this issue is to ban most abortions.  The Democratic current view is that there can be unlimited abortion-on demand, which is funded by taxpayers.  Respondents are 44 percent more likely to favor the former position. in this pollThe latter is supported by just one-in-five Americans.  You can see the cross-tabsThere is almost no gender gap in this question with women slightly ahead. Less The ‘no limit’ policy is more popular with women than it is with men. A supermajority of 60 percent also opposes taxpayer dollars being used to finance abortions. Nearly 80 percent are against taxpayer funds being used for abortions abroad (a Democratic policy).  A majority of Americans oppose the practice of forcing doctors who object to abortion to take part in abortions.  A separate poll by the prolife Susan B. Anthony List found that mainstream restrictions on abortion were also rejected in a separate poll. enjoy wide support Virginia is a blue-purple state

These are the key poll results:

– 61% of voters are likely to support After 15 weeks, a bill to protect an unborn baby – a point when science shows they can feel pain – with exceptions for rape, incest or if the mother’s life is at risk.

– Includes 64% Independents55% of Democrats are Democrats, and 56% are women.

– Most likely voters are opposed to the idea of 65% Allowing abortions until the moment of birth.

– 60% of likely prochoice voters would agree By enacting legislation that prohibits abortions after 15 weeks.

House Democrats were almost unanimously elected earlier this month. voted against An anti-infanticide bill that requires medical attention for babies born alive after failed late-term abortions.  They also voted against, almost unanimously, a resolution condemning a rash abortions. domestic terrorism attacks against pro-life pregnancy centers.  The FBI has already taken action in this regard. offered a financial incentive These criminal cases can be solved with your assistance

Christopher Wray, FBI Director, stated Thursday at a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing: “Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision in May,” 70% of the threats to abortion were directed at pro-life centres. The Federal Bureau of Investigation Information about a series of attacks on prolife pregnancy centers is eligible for a $25,000 reward The FBI will pay for sources who provide this information “information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for these crimes.” The Attacks on pro-life healthcare centers they are being investigated as domestic violence extremism and/or violent crime on a case-by-case basis. “Today’s announcement reflects the FBI’s commitment to vigorously pursue investigations into crimes against pregnancy resource centers, faith-based organizations, and reproductive health clinics across the country,” Christopher Wray, FBI Director, stated in a statement. 

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the leading cause of death in the United States.Dobbs Pro-life organizations have been targeted by threats to their lives related to abortion.  Democrats have refused to condemn the left-wing extremists’ criminal violence, which is a worrying position defiantly previewed Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, last year.