Although the British media has mainly focused attention on the differences between Barack Obama and his contender, Mitt Romney for the presidency of the USA, one issue that has not been mentioned is abortion. Yet, this particular topic is still very hot with Republicans opposed to abortion even managing to infiltrate Democratic meetings to protest. […]
Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas Governor and possible presidential candidate suggested that abortion was akin to slavery. Speaking at a fundraising event he said: “It was wrong to own a slave in Mississippi and Michigan. This is not a states issue.” The outspoken Republican who is opposed to abortion also said the abortion issue transcends political […]
The Israel Health Ministry recently released figures that show the number of legal abortions over the last few years has dropped by 19%. Since the formation of the Middle Eastern state in 1948, the number of abortions has steadily increased with around 40,000 foetuses being aborted every year. Access to abortion in Israel is a […]