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New Poll on "Moral Compass" Offers Encouraging News.(Gallup reflects growing opposition to abortion in U.S.)(Brief Article)
A new Gallup poll offers much good news for pro-lifers.
Reporter Andrew Herrmann, in the May 15 Chicago Sun-Times, characterized the Gallup results as a "new poll on the moral compass of America." Discounting for the usual media hype, the results were an intriguing look at what respondents say they consider "morally acceptable" and "morally wrong."
The first number that jumps out is on abortion. Gallup reports that 53% said abortion was morally wrong to only 37% who said it was morally acceptable - - a whopping 16% margin.
As recently as 2001, 45% said abortion was morally wrong versus 42% who said it was morally acceptable - - a difference of only 3%.
The most revealing change came in the area of ...
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