Posted on 01/31/2011 6:27:05 AM PST by Lazamataz
Drugged, Raped, and Pregnant? Too bad -- Republicans are Pushing to Limit Rape and Incest Cases Eligible for Government Abortion Funding
Rape is only really rape if it involves force, according to the new House Republican majority as it now moves to change abortion law.
For years, federal laws restricting the use of government funds to pay for abortions have included exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, with another exemption covering pregnancies that could endanger the life of the mother.
But the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act," contains a provision that would rewrite the rules to drastically limit the definition of rape and incest in these cases. The bill, with 173 mostly Republican co-sponsors, has been dubbed a top priority in the new Congress by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).
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Amen that sister!
I didn’t mean that.
My meaning regarding rape is all this open sexualization in our regular high-profile society tends to lead to more rape.
Most cost-effective solution. Quick results. Easy turn over. Prevents furure costs. Is entirely logical in a cost-analysis sense...
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