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the cases of abortion in countries that prohibit the practice as well as other cases in parts of the world that tolerate abortion. Some statistics are surprising: why, for example, is the abortion rate generally lower in countries where it is practiced legally? Even in countries where abortion is legal, people’s opinions on the practice are divided. For example, some pro-life groups believe that life begins at conception , the very start of a preg- nancy, and that, therefore, abortion is a form of murder. The opposing argument from pro-choice campaigners is that a preg- nant woman’s right to choose whether or not to have an abor- tion should be respected. Who should have the final decision:

People hold anti-abortion signs at a rally protesting legislation in North Carolina that would require a longer waiting period for women seeking an abortion.

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Basics of Abortion