Posted on 12/01/2014 2:05:30 PM PST by Morgana
The big Republican gains in the November elections strengthened and enlarged the anti-abortion forces in the House and the Senate. But it’s the GOP victories in the statehouses and governor’s mansions that are priming the ground for another round of legal restrictions on abortion.
Arkansas, for instance, already has strict anti-abortion laws. But with a Republican governor succeeding a Democrat who had vetoed two measures that would have banned most abortions beyond a certain stage of pregnancy, lawmakers plan to seek more restrictions — such as barring doctors from administering abortion drugs through telemedicine. Republican gains in the West Virginia Legislature will redouble pressure on Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to accept a ban on most abortions after 20 weeks, which he has previously deemed unconstitutional. And Tennessee voters approved a ballot initiative that removes a 15-year barrier to legislation limiting abortion legislation in that deeply conservative state.
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I'm sooo looking forward to it. Can't wait to see what Tennessee does first!
There are several ready to be introduced. From what I hear there is an ultrasound bill that will force abortion clinics to allow the mother to see the baby and hear it’s heartbeat. Also proposes are sanitation and health inspections and forcing abortion doctors to have admitting privileges to hospitals. I believe that waiting laws are also in the works.
It’s amazing that these “anti-abortion” laws are mostly focused on the health and safety of the mother, or on ensuring that she has full understanding of what abortion really is.
Those standing against such laws demonstrate that their “pro-choice” claims are nothing but lies. If they really wanted women to have a choice, they’d want women to be fully informed. And if they really cared about the health and safety of women, they’d embrace the health and safety laws that Republicans want to pass.
“From what I hear there is an ultrasound bill that will force abortion clinics to allow the mother to see the baby and hear it’s heartbeat. “
Makes me wonder how they will try to skirt that. In some states that already have something like it what they do is this. They bring out the picture of the ultrasound on a clipboard with an index card covering it. Under that are forms to sign saying that the mother has seen the picture of the ultrasound. Now the mother can raise the index card if she wishes, or she may just sign the waver stating she “saw” the ultrasound picture, which as I said was under the index card.
These people find ways around things.
Another way around the law I can see is that the ultrasound tech purposely takes a shot of something that looks nothing like a baby.
These writers seem typically desperate that they might not be able to kill every baby in sight. I don’t know how many stories I’ve seen like this.
Oh, dear! Quick, reach for a hammer and kill your baby before those dreadful Republicans pass a law against it!
Abortions should be at least as difficult and regulated as purchasing a hand gun. The right to bear arms is actually in the Constitution. Unlike the right to privacy or the right to an abortion. Both are inferred rights. IE not rights at all!
“Abortions should be at least as difficult and regulated as purchasing a hand gun......”
Most Americans who are pro choice don’t support “abortion on demand” Most want it for things like rape, incest or the mother’s life. They don’t want it for birth control. The “abortion on demand” is the extreme bunch. Just goes to show that with most Americans they want limits on Abortion. Or should we say have it “regulated”.
It doesn’t matter what MOST Americans want. It only matters what five lawyers in black robes want and what one executive in the White House wants.
My granddaughter’s mother was going to abort my granddaughter when she initially found out she was pregnant 12 years ago. Since she and my son had broken up months before, she later decided to give her up in an open adoption. Then she went for her first ultrasound at 4-1/2 months’ gestation. After seeing the images of her child inside her, she turned to my son and me and said she wanted to keep the baby.
It’s been difficult sometimes but she and my son both stepped up to the plate. Teegan is a wonderful, bright, gorgeous 11-year-old girl who has brought so much joy to our family. Yes, the pro-abortion faction should fear required ultrasounds. I’ve seen their power firsthand.
Even ol’ Admiral Stockdale, the Vietnam War POW, was a huge supporter of abortion; said his daughters-in-law demaned that he be pro-abort.
You nailed it, but the American people haven't seen the light and probably never will.
>>”The coming wave of anti-abortion laws”<<
How about: “The coming wave of pro-life laws.”
Never to be seen in the MSM...
>>Another way around the law I can see is that the ultrasound tech purposely takes a shot of something that looks nothing like a baby.<<
My niece posted her ultrasound of a few weeks — it is a tiny, beautiful dot about 2 CM round.
She (and Mrs. FD and I) see that dot as a person :) I don’t want to influence my niece but between us here and the tree if she was to name him/her after me or Mrs. FD that kid will be spoiled for its entire life!
And I can do it, too!
Your suggestion is being repeated in different formats in the comments.
To all: May I suggest registering for Discus and replying at the source in defense of the innocent before their blood is shed?
“How about: “The coming wave of pro-life laws.””
That or
“The coming wave of laws preventing the destruction of pre born babies”. (or something to that affect)
Since recent posts have stated that 78% of aborted babies are Black and Hispanic, I guess this proves that GOP types really do think that minority lives matter...
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