Yes, I think that was the point. If people genuinely believed that abortion is the same as murder, they would have revolted against the government a long time

Yes, I think that was the point. If people genuinely believed that abortion is the same as murder, they would have revolted against the government a long time ago. They don't really believe it. What they do believe, however, is that any woman who may need an abortion was being promiscuous, and should be punished for her actions. They absolutely believe that.