Here is a great column by the gifted libertarian writer Jacob Sullum.
Sullum nails the hypocritical approach of so-called conservatives regarding abortion.
People who call themselves conservatives are generally knowledgeable about the true effects of regulation. Regulation almost never accomplishes its stated goals; rather, it makes things more expensive and of lower quality. Regulations supposedly aimed at improving access or toppling the establishment actually benefit the rich and the establishment, and end up limiting access, availability and affordability for the poor.
In the case of abortion, “conservatives” really do know what they’re doing when they constantly push for measures that are supposedly aimed at making abortion safer.
Such regulations–as most “conservatives” are well aware–do nothing for the “safety” of women.
