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Abortion Not Linked To Depression

September 4, 2008 | ISSUE 44•36

A literature review by the American Psychological Association states that women who have an abortion are not at greater risk for developing depression. What do you think?

Where does the pro-depression lobby stand on this study?"

Mark Pritchard
Cemetery Caretaker
They are, however, at greater risk of having dreams in which a little baby says to them, 'Mommy, why did you abort me?'

Mike Couey
Newspaper Circulation Manager
Shut up. I need to concentrate on this scratch-off so my baby can get formula.

Sarah Garth
Hotel Clerk

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