South Dakota Abortion Ban

American Voices

March 1, 2006 | ISSUE 42•09

South Dakota is poised to enact an abortion ban that would include cases of rape or incest. What do you think?

This shouldn't have much effect on the lives of South Dakotans. Based on the population figures, it's clear that they are terrible reproducers.

Jonathan Harford
Systems Analyst
Who knew a move to North Dakota would ever look like an attractive option?

Ellie Kemper
Prosecutor
Slow down, South Dakota. Alito and Roberts were given lifetime appointments. What's the rush?

Dave T. Koenig
Gardener

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