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starroute

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10. That has to be not only wrong but wildly wrong

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Tue Feb 21, 2012, 12:47 AM

Feb 2012

I can't find exact figures -- but various sites say that only 5% of amniocentesis results show any problem with the baby. And not all of those parents choose to abort.

I also find that 90% of abortions are performed in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and that amniocentesis is usually performed between 14 and 20 weeks.

Either way, it means that the vast majority of abortions do not follow amniocentesis, and that the vast majority of amniocentesis procedures do not lead to abortion.

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Santorum Told CBS News That Amniocentesis "More Often Than Not" Results In Abortion. - CNN [View all] WillyT Feb 2012 OP

I hope he keeps on sharing his views with us. LisaL Feb 2012 #1

Gosh, I really hope the Republicans don't nominate him. He'd be unbeatable! Warren DeMontague Feb 2012 #2

Your not suppose to know that story!! BOHICA12 Feb 2012 #7

Gee, something else, no doubt, he would like to persecute and imprison the RKP5637 Feb 2012 #3

GOP: need a statistic to back you up? Make one up! nt Ilsa Feb 2012 #4

rick is a fanatical science denier. blinded by religion. spanone Feb 2012 #5

If the results show a problem - is he not correct? BOHICA12 Feb 2012 #6

But how many amnio procedures show a problem? gratuitous Feb 2012 #8

Not everybody can afford to sit at home homeschooling their kids either. LisaL Feb 2012 #9

He did not qualify it that way so no he is not correct. You can turn almost any false statement yellowcanine Feb 2012 #12

According the the article in the OP ... BOHICA12 Feb 2012 #17

I would have to know what qualifies as "bad news." yellowcanine Feb 2012 #18

Here is one source ..... BOHICA12 Feb 2012 #21

and so what if he is correct? noiretextatique Feb 2012 #23

That has to be not only wrong but wildly wrong starroute Feb 2012 #10

Not intended to be a factual statement (?) Motown_Johnny Feb 2012 #11

Santorum: emphasis on the fecal matter. originalpckelly Feb 2012 #13

It's really too bad there isn't a prenatal test to find out who will be an asshat. originalpckelly Feb 2012 #14

Short of dousing himself with gas and hifiguy Feb 2012 #15

Did anyone actually call him on this statement? fugop Feb 2012 #16

Is there no way to shut this fuck up? lapislzi Feb 2012 #19

* "Not meant to be a factual statement" TM Viking12 Feb 2012 #20

he's the new science guy noiretextatique Feb 2012 #22

I know his statements about women, gays, Democrats, religion are all offensive. Jennicut Feb 2012 #24

Another day, and another Santorum fabricated fact. salin Feb 2012 #25