Posted on 03/31/2020 3:53:20 PM PDT by Morgana
bortion and other reproductive health services remain accessible in Minnesota amid broader cutbacks in care, even as legal fights erupt in other states over new bans enacted in response to the pandemic.
Republican governors in several states, including Iowa, have sought to restrict abortion as part of their coronavirus response. In Minnesota, where Gov. Tim Walz has ordered a temporary stop to most "nonessential" medical procedures, such services remain available, though some state lawmakers have objected.
Providers applauded the designation, saying ensuring access to the full range of reproductive healthcare services remains critical amid the pandemic.
"We believe all abortions, if women seek them, are essential," said Sarah Stoesz, president and CEO of Planned Planned Parenthood North Central States. "Consequently, we have worked very hard to make sure that we are able to provide those services in Minnesota, because Gov. Walz also understands the real-life needs of women in our state."
But the decision has drawn criticism from some Minnesota Republicans and opponents of legal abortion, who say the procedure should not be allowed to continue when other medical services, including surgeries and some cancer treatments, are on pause.
"I just think that it's indefensible to tell a cancer patients they can't have a chemo treatment, a lifesaving chemo treatment, but it's OK for abortions to go forward," said Rep. Peggy Scott, R-Andover. "I just think that's indefensible. And I think most of the public would agree."
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No Chemo for you but if you want to kill your baby come on down.
I really hope when all is said and done Americans will revolt against abortion like never before.
L8r
Just like in Pennsylvania, don’t these Minnesota legislators have even one ounce of fear of the Lord. These babies are His. These misguided reprobates could very well bring His wrath upon the state of Minnesota.
Abortionists are not providers. They are paid-for-hire killers.
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