Religious dogma versus reality

Rob Rogers

In today's New York Times:

To the Editor:

“Roe’s Fall Turns North Carolina Into Destination” (front page, March 5):

The scenario described in this article illustrates a primary result of states’ abortion bans: not a notable reduction in abortions, but rather delayed ones, occurring later in pregnancy, with greater risk, cost and distress for women in need.

Until “pro-life” activists recognize this reality and fully support free contraception and access to all reproductive health services, they will continue to work against their own convictions, while causing harm.

Is that really what they want?

Steve Heilig

San Francisco

Rob's comment:

Anti-abortion "activists" have nothing to do with "reality." For them it's all about religious dogma, which of course is bullshit. One of our two major political parties is composed of crackpots and led by politicians who pander to them.