Chapman, Steve. "The Growing Aversion to Abortion." Real Clear Politics. Creators Syndicate Inc., 20 Jan. 2008. Web. 13 Oct. 2011.
Steve Chapman, an author for Real Clear Politics, explains how abortion, which was viewed as evil but necessary, has now changed to it may be necessary, but it is evil. He goes on explaining how abortion numbers have dropped since 1990 from 1.61 million to 1.21 million. Also, Chapman explains that when abortion was passed by the Supreme Court in 1973, most people had very little understanding of fetal development. However, with technology regarding ultrasound images from the womb, combined with the dissemination of facts by pro-life groups, the veil of abortion has been lifted. Chapman's main intent is to show people how views have changed about abortion since 1973, when it was passed making abortion legal. His main audience deals with Americans in general and especially the ones who are involved with politics. Chapman supports this by saying women are having fewer abortions and also teenage opinions have begun to change as the times have changed. There aren't biases in this article, but it does sound like he is leaning more towards the pro-life people as he doesn't give very many supports for abortion. I thought this was also a good article because it gave a lot of examples as to why abortion shouldn't be okay.
This is a really good topic! It is something that can be easily discusses and has plenty of information. I would be interested in hearing more of what Chapman has to say on the topic. Abortion is a very big deal in our country and most Americans have a strong feeling one way or another! This would be a great piece for a paper for you.
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