The Abortion Debate

This is a little too controversial for my Facebook notes so I'm putting it here.
A recent study shows that women are just as likely to get an abortion in countries where it is illegal vs countries where it is legal. See for yourself-

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-global-abortion,1,6948483.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

I post this because it backs up the view I've always maintained about the abortion problem-I don't want women to get abortions, but I feel what's most important is saving as many lives as possible, and if women are making that choice that they are able to do it in a safe way that doesn't risk their lives as well.

This also backs up my strongest held belief on abortion, that the real fight shouldn't be over whether it should be legal or not, because that will not affect real change, but that those engaged in the battle should put down their arms and come together on common goals that will significantly reduce the number of abortions i.e. supporting adoption, programs for poor mothers that provide them with resources that enable them to not feel like they have to choose abortion, and general education for women so they know all their options before making such a decision.

I just think more could be done if we take this tack. I understand the feelings on both sides, but I think this article helps prove that fighting over whether abortion should be legal or not is a really futile part of the abortion debate.
So say what you will about me but I still take the old Clinton view-that abortion should be safe, legal, and rare.