This letter to the editor describes a study conducted by the author which analyzed the impact of absolute versus relative values on approval of birth control for single women, euthanasia, & abortion. 92 outpatient veterans attending a nicotine-reduction treatment groups completed questions related to vignettes describing these issues. Absolutists reported themselves to have more education & experience more life stress in the previous 6 months. No significant group differences were found between the groups regarding approval of birth control, euthanasia, & abortion. (4 refs) (SC)