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  • Opponents accuse Koopman to trying to traumatize women (death cert. for aborted fetus)

    02/17/2005 9:32:36 PM PST · by Brian328i · 10 replies · 513+ views
    The Bozeman Daily Chronicle ^ | Feb 18, 2005 | WALT WILLIAMS
    HELENA -- Opponents of a proposal to issue death certificates for abortions accused Rep. Roger Koopman, R-Bozeman, on Thursday of wanting to psychologically harm women. "It is meant to create suffering and trauma, and maybe that is what (Koopman) believes women who get abortions deserve," said Kate Cholwea of NARAL, a pro-choice group. Koopman is sponsoring House Bill 617, which would require death certificates for any fetus that is aborted before it is 20 weeks old. A hearing on the bill was held Thursday, which drew a small but emotionally charged crowd. "It certainly is a life in a mother's...