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June 19, 2006
LA governor signs abortion ban
We knew it was coming, but it still stings.
Gov. Kathleen Blanco has signed an abortion ban into law; the ban will only take effect if Roe is overturned.Blanco signed the measure on Saturday. Planned Parenthood of Louisiana issued a statement saying the new law "endangers women's health by criminalizing abortion at a time when the state is still recovering from Hurricane Katrina and scrambling to prepare for the start of the new hurricane season."
The measure, sponsored by Sen. Ben Nevers, D-Bogalusa, includes no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. It would allow abortion only to save the life or the health of the mother.
How generous of them. First South Dakota, then Ohio (sort of). Now Louisiana. Any guesses on which state is next up to screw us over?
Posted by Jessica at June 19, 2006 9:19 AM
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Jessica,
If arguments for choice can be put out in every state, then a court ruling won't even be needed to uphold this right. Public opinion in our democracy is the only real protection, and I hope that is where the battle will be fought - not in the Supreme Court.
Posted by: Micah at June 19, 2006 1:42 PM