A woman holding a sign saying "stop abortion now," protests outside of the U.S. Supreme Court, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Washington. Credit: Mariam Zuhaib

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I believe the real issue surrounding the abortion controversy is not about a woman’s right to do as she pleases to her own body, nor the perceived lack of available health care.

The real issue is about the pre-meditated murders of innocent, defenseless, unborn human beings.

Joe Bertolaccini

Orrington