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.
This makes perfect sense, to me. The "Gays" generally claim that their lifestyle is not a choice - rather, they were "born gay." Therefore, we must preserve all fetuses until the time that the "gay gene" is identified. Granted, if that ever happens, the law will only protect "gay fetuses."
...The legislation was filed by Rep. Brian Duprey (R-Hampden). Last year Duprey sponsored a bill that would have amended the Maine constitution to bar gay marriage. The measure was voted down, (story) but Duprey said he remains opposed to same-sex unions and may make another attempt at getting passage of the proposed amendment.
Doesn't sound like a democrat or RINO to me...
The Ultimate Woman's Choice:
Bank several eggs; shop at the Sperm Bank for an
"acceptible" male donor contribution; order the
sperm, altered to ensure the chosen sex and other
desired qualities; sign and pay via the plastic
credit card; wait 3 months while the artificial
womb nurtures the child. Finally, have the Nanny
pick up the end-product at the Bank.
The Dummies don't like this at all. The recognize it as a dangerous wedge issue that can be potentially very damaging to them.
You gotta LOVE this. This will twist the libs in knots.
Here's another issue to ponder: What if the non-aborted gay fetus turns out to be heterosexual (you know, normal)? Would he or she not then be guilty of pre-partum fraud? Is that punishable by post-partum abortion?
That's next. We do this like the liberals do in promoting their agenda. One small step at a time.
You most likely are right. What about the "alcoholic gene"?
;-)
But it's not a "hate crime" to discard a future-someone with Downs' syndrome? Is this liberal logic or what!
Now how about a bill that protects the gene of any baby that says, "heh I love life and want to live out my life until I'm old"....now that's a bill well overdue.
Apparently, judging by the responses thus far, a little philosophical jujitsu is just too complex for some FReepers to grasp.
Check out post #43.
"How dare they challenge a woman's right to control her own body!"
I'm not familiar with your opinions and so want to know if you are serious or being sarcastic.
I didn't know a gay gene had been identified, is this true?
I'm not so sure this isn't actually a great idea.
HEY DIMS - Who ya gonna tick off? Your gay constituency or your pro-choice constituency? (It's like the confused 'environmentalist' pondering what to do if an endangered animal's only diet is an endangered plant species.)
Some only think it one dimension. This is a brilliant move.
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