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great blog, thanks for posting. I'm sure you have seen “The Letter” that was posted on Glenn Beck, but in case any other readers have not, here is the link:

http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/26742/

Sounds like you are on the same path as the author of the letter referenced above. There is also a link on that page to sign a petition. I have done so and have encouraged everyone I know to as well. Many people will be traveling to D.C. in September to protest. While I will not be able to go, I am proud to have those that can represent me.

Like you, I wonder how long we will have to endure this before someone demands an impeachment. Let's face it, Clinton was brought up for impeachment for much less.

While I do agree with you that people do need to see the end result to better make their personal decision, I think the site is in the right by not allowing the pictures themselves to be published here. Have you considered linking to the photos with a disclaimer that the images are graphic? That should satisfy all parties without offending the ‘hapless’ reader who chooses not to view the images.

I have been following a friend on this thread, and while I haven’t read every single comment I have noticed a trend. Very few recognize the fact that though what this ‘doctor’ did was essentially wrong, it was ultimately the woman who went in for the service that is guilty. If not for those women there wouldn’t be a story to begin with.

I don’t condone abortion, but also understand that there are certain circumstances where abortion is necessary. Rape, incestuous rape, the health of the mother, health of the child in question are all viable reasons for abortion. I do not believe in using it as a form of birth control as that is simply irresponsible. I do think that any time a woman asks for an abortion she should be required to have a mental and physical evaluation to determine the need by an objective doctor. One that has no stake in the issue. If there is no legitimate reason for the abortion she needs to go to counseling and be notified of all alternatives to abortion.

Another issue I don’t believe I’ve seen discussed is the rights of the father. Shouldn’t he have a say in the matter, I mean it is his child too. If the father doesn’t want to be held financially responsible, then they can sign away their rights to the mother and it will be her decision alone. Until that happens though, he should be consulted regarding the life of his unborn child.

If the only reason for the abortion is because the mother doesn’t want the child, then the father should be given the option of raising the child himself, and the mother can sign her parental rights away at birth.

As for the killing of the doctor, we have laws for a reason. Just because you disagree with the actions of another person doesn’t mean you get to decide their fate. If they have done wrong it is for our judicial system and if appropriate a jury of their peers to decide their fate, not a random vigilante.

Personally, I don’t think religion needs to play a large part in this discussion as not everyone shares the same religion. While I do understand that many people base their opinion on this topic on their religious beliefs, not everyone is going to share that belief. Basic logic should prevail over religious convictions, but I know that is asking for too much.

Anyone who would harm an animal on purpose really needs to be subjected to a mental evaluation. I believe it has been proven that cruelty to animals is a precursor to more heinous crimes. If she can rationalize doing this, what else would she be capable of?