Pence’s attack on Planned Parenthood foolish

Pence’s argument would be laughable if the damage his legislation could do weren’t so frightening. It’s laughable because it is already illegal for federal money to be used to fund an abortion. If Pence wants to dole out federal aid based on the popular support of Americans, he should champion abortion rights. According to a 2010 Gallup poll, 78% of Americans think abortions should be legal (24% under any circumstances; 54% in limited circumstances). Just 19% said it should be illegal, a percentage that has never risen above 23% since Gallup started asking the question in 1975.

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