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Once a Pro-Lifer, She'll Soon Perform Abortions

Med student details what changed her mind

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 7, 2009 1:30 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Rozalyn Farmer Love grew up Catholic, taught that abortions are categorically wrong. But the third-year medical student delved into women's health, meeting women in agonizing situations along the way, and realized that although "ending an unwanted pregnancy is a tragedy," it's far worse to deny "safe, competent care" to women, she writes in the Washington Post.

"The choices I saw women struggling with were forcing me to question my old convictions," Love explains. She was shocked to learn that pro-life groups' description of partial-birth abortion is "misleading and graphically politicized," and even more dismayed that her peers "were puzzled that a pro-choice group was talking about wanting to reduce abortions."

George Dugan, left, and Gina Burrows, both of Lawrence, Kan., gather for a candlelight vigil for Dr. George Tiller at a park in Lawrence, Kan., Sunday, May 31, 2009.
George Dugan, left, and Gina Burrows, both of Lawrence, Kan., gather for a candlelight vigil for Dr. George Tiller at a park in Lawrence, Kan., Sunday, May 31, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Decades ago, entire wings of the hospital were filled with women dying from infections caused by botched abortions. It's clear that women who don't want to be pregnant won't be deterred by limited access to clinics. - Rozalyn Farmer Love

I sat in hospital rooms with young women who would look at me and say, "I can't be pregnant. I just couldn't carry his baby." I could feel their desperation. - Rozalyn Farmer Love

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COMMENTS
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kokuaguy
Jun 10, 2009 12:50 PM CDT
The average cost of a simple colonoscopy is $3000.
MrsK
Jun 8, 2009 12:48 PM CDT
WOW! Now she can get government funding! Isn't America wunnerful?
Doctor-Zaius
Jun 8, 2009 12:43 PM CDT
Wow! I would have never pegged you as homophobic as well! (Sarcasm) You realize that Homophobia manifests itself in people with latent homosexuality don't you? Is there something you want to come out about regarding you and Larry Craig?

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