While many Americans identify themselves as pro-choice, a strong majority do not think abortion should be legal past the third month of pregnancy, a new poll found.
Sixty-six percent of American voters believe abortion should not be legal past three months, according to Rasmussen Reports. At three months, an unborn baby has developed sex characteristics, is developing all of his or her organs and facial features, is growing fingernails and toenails, and is even “starting to explore a bit by doing things like opening and closing its fists and mouth,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.
“That includes 14 percent who think all abortions should be illegal,” the poll found. “Another 12 percent say abortion should be legal up to the first six months
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