35th anniversary of January 22 , 1973 , Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade . But the ruling was a qualified one , as many anti-abortion supporters have noted over the years , and that fact has been used by them in their efforts to narrow the scope of other abortion provisions . 36 percent of Americans say abortion should be legal in most or all circumstances . 40 percent believe it should be available in a few circumstances , poll says . Comment:
35th anniversary of January 22 , 1973 , Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade . 36 percent of Americans say abortion should be legal in most or all circumstances . 40 percent believe it should be available in a few circumstances , poll says . Comment: