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A study in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2001;98:101-106) reports that about 3% of women who abort their children with the abortion drug RU-486 have serious complications requiring surgical abortion.  https://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010706/hl/abortion_surgery_1.html

A report in the Sunday Times reveals that career women are using “rent-a-womb” contracts to have children while avoiding pregnancy. Conceptual Options, a private clinic in California, performs the procedures for clients around the world. The article notes that the women are concerned that they may lose their jobs if pregnant, they fear stretchmarks and the pain of childbirth.  https://www.sunday-times.co.uk/news/pages/sti/2001/07/08/stinwenws02005.html

Toronto tourism officials are promoting the city as the travel destination of choice for homosexuals. A study claimed that 89% of the homosexual population holds a passport, compared to 29% of the general population.  https://www.canoe.ca/OttawaNews/OS.OS-07-09-0004.html