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Brian Smith
post Apr 24 2007, 05:15 PM
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I seem to recall Miss Rand wrote a bit about ethical questions raised concerning abortions in the later stages of pregnancy. However, in reviewing her works, I don't seem to be able to find reference to such ideas. Is anyone familiar with such material - or am I mistaken in my recollections?


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- Brian Smith   Ayn Rand on Abortion   Apr 24 2007, 05:15 PM
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