Private vs. Public Morality
Often there is a distinction between what people consider right for them and what they think should be written into law. On the question of abortion, many hesitate to impose their views on others. For example, while more than half say they think abortion is murder, most say the decision rests with a woman and her doctor. And although more than half says they would not consider having an abortion themselves, less than a third favor a complete ban.
Often there is a distinction between what people consider right for them and what they think should be written into law. On the question of abortion, many hesitate to impose their views on others. For example, while more than half say they think abortion is murder, most say the decision rests with a woman and her doctor. And although more than half says they would not consider having an abortion themselves, less than a third favor a complete ban.
- While more than half of Americans consider abortion to be murder, most say the decision rests with a woman and her doctor
- While most Americans say they would not consider abortion an option for themselves or a partner, less than one-third favor...











