[Mr. Silverback]

And of course, that's why the abortion industry is so happy that the PBA ban is being passed, right?

[venezia]

The abortion rights community is up in arms because it will limit the options for a doctor who might be facing complications or difficulties. Sometimes the D&X procedure is the safest for the woman involved. The other concern is that the law may be broadly interpreted to outlaw D&E procedures as well, which is the most commonly used second-trimester procedure. I know that makes you happy but it clearly goes against the stated goal of the bill, which is to outlaw only one particular procedure. If it does, in fact, do just that, then it won't reduce the number of abortions, anymore than shooting a doctor reduces the number of abortions. Abortion is a patient-driven service, and when a woman decides she wants to abort she will go to extremes to make it happen.