Did we mention?-the sky is falling

Every election year, there are alarums about the impending demise of the ability to secure an abortion. "Unless, of course, you vote for..." Usually it’s a candidate of the Democratic Party who raises the alarum and who duly promises to safeguard a woman’s right and ability to choose an abortion against the forces of darkness, etc., etc. In New York’s Senate race, both candidates, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Rick Lazio...

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