The Gallup Poll Suggestion That Most People Have Become "pro-life" Abortion Foes Is Pure B.S. !

[Better Believe It]

"PRINCETON, NJ -- A new Gallup Poll, conducted May 7-10, finds 51% of Americans calling themselves "pro-life" on the issue of abortion and 42% 'pro-choice'."

The news headlines regarding this Gallup poll on abortions falsely created the impression that a majority of people have changed their views and 51% have become "pro-life" abortion foes.

That's hardly the case. In fact, that's total bull shit!

How many fell for that propaganda?

According to Gallup Polls ....

In 1985 76% supported legal abortions and 20% were opposed to legal abortions.

In 2009 according to the latest Gallup Poll, 76% support legal abortions and only 22% are opposed to legal abortions!

Ya. That's a huge shift in 24 years. The country is moving to the right on this issue. Bull shit!

Well, I guess they could have asked "are you against murdering unborn babies? They might have gotten 70% or even 80% in the affirmative to that loaded question.

The bottom line is that three out of four people support legal abortions and a small minority don't.

[boppers]

1. They're confusing the "pro-life but keep it legal" position.

Silly wabbits.

[Better Believe It]

2. I think the confusion they are trying to create is intentional

The right-wing is going to eat this up.

But, I don't think they will change very many peoples minds.

[depakid]

3. Of course it's intentional- as was the timing

Polling outfits like Gallup- aside from having an agenda, are out to influence public opinion, not reflect it.

[Enrique]

4. Michael Steele calls himself "pro-life", but said...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/11/steele-abortion-is-an-ind_n_174092.html

(...)


Q: Are you saying you think women have the right to choose abortion?

Steele: Yeah. I mean, again, I think that's an individual choice.

[Still Sensible]

5. Your OP is in target.

The "pro-life, but it should be a woman's legal right in most circumstances" is probably as high as 30-35%. As usual, the right leaning Gallup is cherry picking the numbers to create a false impression. Same shit, different week.

[Kerrytravelers]

6. Only 23% want to overturn Roe. 77% think choice needs to remain legal.

The headline is pure BS.

[Better Believe It]

7. For the weekday DU'ers