Americans Growing More Pro-Life
April 18, 2006,
Focus on the Family, CitizenLink
New poll indicates two-thirds of Americans believe abortion
ends a human life.
Americans are increasingly pro-life, according to a recent
Zogby poll that found nearly 70 percent oppose tax dollars
being used for abortions and favor parental- notification laws.
The numbers are encouraging to pro-life groups seeking to
overturn Roe v. Wade.
Two-thirds of Americans believe abortion ends a human life,
and half are convinced life begins at conception. Gary Bauer,
president of American Values, said the numbers reflect what
pro-life groups have been saying for years.
"The country is much more pro-life than is the law of the land,"
he told Family News in Focus. "I don't think there is any reason
for any politician to feel hesitant or worried about taking a pro-
life position in public views or stances."
Jim Sedlak, executive director of the American Life League's
STOPP International, agreed.
"I have done several debates and interviews over the last
several months and even the other side is now admitting that
Roe v. Wade is going to be defeated," he explained. "They are
just putting their plans in place for what will happen when it
gets defeated."
Sedlak added that it's easy to understand the poll numbers.
"Let's not forget that abortion was legalized 33 years ago, so
it's the survivors of abortion who are more and more taking
these polls, so they are pro-life," he said. "They understand
they are the survivors of abortion."
Pollster John Zogby concluded from his survey that Democrats
will have trouble gaining a political advantage by using the
emotionally charged issue of abortion.