Posted on 02/24/2005 7:48:02 AM PST by rface
AUGUSTA, Maine -– Rep. Brian Duprey (R-Hampden) has submitted a bill to the State Legislature to shield potentially homosexual fetuses from discrimination. LD 908, “An Act to Protect Homosexuals from Discrimination,” attempts to protect homosexuals from death because they might carry the gene that could lead to homosexuality.
This bill as drafted would make it a crime to abort an unborn child if that child is determined to be carrying the “homosexual gene.” Duprey said that no such genetic marker has yet been discovered. But considering rapid advancements in genetic mapping research, he wants legislation in place should such a breakthrough occur. “If the homosexual gene is ever determined to exist,” he said, “I want to ensure that a woman could not abort an unborn child simply because that child is determined to be carrying this gene.”
Duprey received the idea for this bill when listening to the Rush Limbaugh radio show. “I heard Rush saying that the day the ‘gay gene’ is determined to be real, that overnight gays would become pro-life,” Duprey said.
“Most people would agree that to kill someone just because that person might be gay would constitute a hate crime,” said Duprey. “I have heard from women who told me that if they found out that they were carrying a child with the gay gene, then they would abort. I think this is wrong. Those unborn children should be protected.”
Rep. Duprey is serving in his third term representing the towns of Hampden, Newburgh and Dixmont. He is the lead Republican on the Labor Committee.
Almost unbelievable....only a Democrat could come up with this.
Well, if we allow homosexuals complete freedom, the number of such children will decrease rather rapidly, won't they?
The only reason that this gene has survived for so long is that cultural pressure forced everyone to marry and have children.
Duprey is a Republican.
Let's not forget that this "gay gene" does not exist.
Interesting indeed. I'm pro life even if they are trying to use a fantasy genetic marker to promote a homosexual lifestyle.
Do I get this right? It is OK to kill off babies (in utero)as long as they are not potentially gay, but if they are potentially gay, then an abortion is illegal?
This pushes "equal rights" to "extra rights" fro the chosen classes.
I believe Rep. Brian Duprey (R-Hampden) has actually used his powers wisely here. He is creating a quandry for the liberals.
I stand corrected and ashamed that he is associated with my party.....must be of a different breed.
He's a Republican.
How dare they challenge a woman's right to control her own body!
LOL indeed!
The sponsor of the bill is a pro-life conservative, and he's been submitting legislation that will get attention and cause people to reexamine their liberal views.
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That may be your view, but not everyone agrees.
I firmly expect that if avowed homesexuals give up having children, in a short time there will be very few homosexuals left.
genie-out-of-the-bottle-and-into-the-hands-of-fools-alert.
See post #9....got distracted while reading story.....
Let's get series here, how would anyone be able to determine the actual reason that the woman/couple would choose to abort?
Hmmm?
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