The effect has been observed many times over -- countries that legalize abortion enjoy a decrease in crime about 20 years later. Dubner and Levitt's "Freakonomics" presents the case with proper attribution. That doesn't affect the morality of abortion one bit, however. If you feel that abortion is inherently amoral, then you're unlikely to be persuaded to tolerate it by the fact that it probably reduces crime. Far more interesting is this: why does Ms. Charen avoid the issue entirely? Certainly, as an informed journalist, she's aware of the research. I would have to think she must be either afraid or intellectually dishonest. That's pretty unfortunate, since what we need now more than ever is prominent conservatives who can be honest...

Do the math: 1973 + 18 = 1991. Roe v. Wade might have been a judicial travesty, but there's no denying that unwanted kids are prone to become criminals.

What the hell was that!? Try using English sentences next time, if you want anyone to take you seriously!

"The Crazy is Strong in This Thread." For real... Why do I feel like two computer programs that were written to fool people into thinking they're having a conversion with another live human being are caught in a pissing match? Hello admin?!? Block the IP or what?