“My abortion has left me empty, alone and in despair. It has taken me to a place I almost couldn't come back from. The self-hatred I see every time I look in the mirror has been my constant companion for the last ten years, ever since my abortion.”
New Jersey Senate Approves Abstinence-First Bill
The bill requires teachers to stress abstinence "as the only completely reliable means" to prevent pregnancy/STDs. The bill passed by a 25-11 vote. (Newark Star-Ledger, 12/18/01)ST