Poll: Americans Inconsistent on Abortion

[deadparrot]

WASHINGTON - For all the recent tumult over abortion, one thing has remained surprisingly stable: Americans have proved extremely consistent in their beliefs about the procedure — and extremely conflicted in their views.

A solid majority long have felt that Roe v. Wade should be upheld. Yet most support at least some restrictions on when abortions can be performed. Most think having an abortion should be a personal choice. But they also think it is murder.

"Rock solid in its absolutely contradictory opinions" is how public opinion expert Karlyn Bowman describes the nation's mind-set.

If public opinion is stable, the political landscape is anything but.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060312/ap_on_re_us/abortion_views

[w4rma]

1. Actually that is a very consistant opinion.

The consensus seems to be to:
Uphold Roe v. Wade/choice.
Abortion is personal choice./Don't legislate morality.
But folks who make the choice are committing murder.

Btw, I think abortions should be reduced through more funding for the poor and for adoption, etc, rather than illegalization.

[andino]

2. Add education to your statement and that's basically my opinion too

[LynnTheDem]

3. A solid majority long have felt that Roe v. Wade should be upheld.

Let's just repeat that FACT again;

A solid majority long have felt that Roe v. Wade should be upheld.

Too bad the American Talibornagain running this country don't give a shit what a solid majority want.

[Moderator]

4. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2162080