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January 22, 2008- The 35th
Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Gone are the days when abortions were illegal and
“choice” for women often meant choosing between a back alley abortion, a
long nightmarish trip to one of the few compassionate physicians who
provided clandestine abortions, or a trip to a foreign country where you may
or may not receive quality care. It is easy to take for granted the right
that were secured by Roe v. Wade– the historic Supreme Court decision that
guarantees a woman’s right to choose.
A woman’s ability to exercise her right to choose
abortion is becoming increasingly dependent on the state in which she
lives.
Now more than ever, is the time to join in the
fight to insure the right of women to make their own private health care
decision.
Here’s what you can do to commemorate the 35th
anniversary of Roe v. Wade and ensure that reproductive health services
continue to be available now and in the future:
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Become a Planned Parenthood of Southern New
Jersey advocate- visit legislators in Trenton and Washington, D.C., attend
legislative hearings, write letters to the media and to governmental
officials in support of our efforts.
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