What effects (if any) have 35 years of legalized abortion had on America?

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Answer 1

It's just one more thing added to a variety of things that keep people from having to face responsibilities for their actions.

Answer 2

According to Steven D. Levitt's economic theory, it helped reduce crime.

http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/ta...

Answer 3

1. We've been desensitized to tragedy (people don't even think it's a big deal).

2.  Millions of people that could contribute to society (medical advances, humanitarian efforts, etc) have been stopped from doing so.

Answer 4

Actually, abortion has been legal for many more than 35 years.  Roe v Wade sought to make abortion illegal.  It was over turned.  Perhaps a more apropos question would be 'What effects (if any) did birth control have on america, and my answer would be the following...The rate of education and employability for women has increased, a man now has paternal rights the same as a woman's maternal rights, families can decide how big they want to be, more time and resources invested per child when families are smaller, and most importantly, the slippery slope of government involvement in people's medical situations was averted.  We also had a tool to control abortion (since reasonable people understand that making abortion illegal does not make it go away).  With education and tools to prevent pregnancy, the rate of abortion goes down.  For proof, look to the presidencies that invested in education and birth control, and those that didn't.  The results are lower abortion rates among those who are 'pro choice'.

Answer 5

According to Freakonomics it has resulted in lowered crime rates.

Answer 6

a better world

Answer 7

a lot of positives... a lot

crime, etc has dropped

Answer 8

The population is far less and millions of dollars have been spent on legal fees.

Answer 9

less children.