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December 14, 2007
Anti-choice bill in Missouri moves forward
The ballot initiative in Missouri which seeking to basically outlaw abortion got the okay from Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, who found that the language of the bill met state standards--so the petition can move forward. Sigh.
The proposal would require doctors to extensively review any so-called medical literature on abortion and investigate each patient’s background and lifestyle. It also would require doctors to certify that the abortion was necessary to avoid a woman's death or prevent permanent disability. Even abortions to save a women’s life would be subject to a 48-hour waiting period. The proposal would subject doctors to lawsuits from women who later regretted their decision to terminate a pregnancy, and would offer no exception whatsoever for the victims of rape or incest.
Charming, huh?
Posted by Jessica at December 14, 2007 8:55 AM
Comments
A woman on the brink of death cannot wait 48 hours. The medical implications here are far more disasterous than regret at a later date. It absolutely disgusts me that people play games with women's lives this way.
Posted by: Anna at December 17, 2007 11:19 AM