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Submariner

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4. World population was 3.6 billion in 1970 & 7.9 billion now

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Thu Nov 25, 2021, 11:16 AM

Nov 2021

Wouldn't this level of abortion track with the exploding people population problem?

Some people may worry what's ahead for their baby 20 years from now, if they are poor today.

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Abortions in the U.S. may be inching up after decades of decline, 18% of pregnancies are aborted [View all] Demovictory9 Nov 2021 OP

One in every fifth pregnancy is aborted? DFW Nov 2021 #1

People know they can't afford kids Demobrat Nov 2021 #2

+1, there are multiple urban areas with declining child populations because its too expensive to uponit7771 Nov 2021 #5

Why would a person want a child in this current world? Coventina Nov 2021 #3

World population was 3.6 billion in 1970 & 7.9 billion now Submariner Nov 2021 #4

The at-home telehealth abortions are a game-changer. I know in my area it's broadened access WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #6

Telehealth abortions? Silent3 Nov 2021 #7

Yes. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #8