Chapter 1: Abortion
Contemporary Applications



Time Magazine
A recent article in Time magazine describes an interesting theory connecting the legalization of abortion with the decline of crime rates. To reach this article, link to the website below, perform a search using the word "abortion" and look for an article called "The Unforeseen Effect of Abortion." Explain the controversial theory discussed there. How has the theory been criticized? Do you think this explanation for the decline in crime rates has any merit?

The Nuremberg Files
Write an essay in which you assess the morality of killing or encouraging the killing of doctors who perform abortions. Include in your essay a discussion of the Oregon court case involving a controversial website ("The Nuremberg Files") that contained "wanted posters" listing the names of doctors who perform abortions. Link to the following website for a description of that controversy and the outcome of the trial.


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