Yes, Greg, and you are correct that "back room abortions" are a serious risk that must be eliminated by the legalization of abortion. No question there.

But my point was that there may well be a growing trend toward approval of legalized abortion, even in Catholic Brazil. In most places on this earth, Catholics obtain abortions at a rate higher than the rate of non-Catholics. So, it seems to me that Catholics DO ignore the authority of Rome in significant numbers.

Sorry for the misattribution, Steve. I was agreeing with at least part of what was said. I should have known it didn't come from you.

-Joe-