The hidden pro-Life nightmare

Just suppose abortion foes got their way and abortion was criminalized. It would be the worst thing for their cause. They would declare victory and go home. And all that energy directed toward channelling unwanted pregnancies into abortion alternatives would fade away. The number of women seeking abortions would go up. And the number of tragic outcomes would rise. On the other hand, as long as the issue is open, all choices remain in play. More alternatives to abortion would remain active and the number of abortions should actually be less.