Some really interesting things are happening in the US to do with limiting abortion right now.
Over the years, one of the chief criticisms of Bush has been that while he may be anti-abortion, abortions have increased during his presidency. The argument being, that those that have been pro-choice have had far more impact on the overall numbers of abortion than those who are anti-abortion.
However the Bush administration has been actively working to limit abortion across the board, most likely working from the general principle that abortion is evil no matter how compassionately you may empathise with a woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy.
The latest plan is brilliant in it's scope. Already over the last few years 1200 abortion clinics have closed down in the US. Many doctors and nurses are refusing to be involved in abortions. This is not just limited to the US - NZ and Britain have the same problem. It seems that those in closest contact will killing the unborn are losing their desire to be involved. Now the Bush administration is trying to give legal protection to individuals and institutions who do not wish to be involved in murder.
And that's not all. The Bush administration is also expanding the definition of abortion to anything that kills a conceived baby whether implanted or not. Though, I don't think it will go so far as to protect those children created by in-vitro and living in suspended animation. But it's a major start.
So this means that any medical person or institution will be allowed to decline to provide abortion services or abortifacient drugs without being unjustly penalised.
Of course the pro-aborts are not happy.
Related Link: Pill Wars: Catholic Bishops and Senator Clinton Clash over Conscience Rights for Doctors ~ LifeSiteNews
Over the years, one of the chief criticisms of Bush has been that while he may be anti-abortion, abortions have increased during his presidency. The argument being, that those that have been pro-choice have had far more impact on the overall numbers of abortion than those who are anti-abortion.
However the Bush administration has been actively working to limit abortion across the board, most likely working from the general principle that abortion is evil no matter how compassionately you may empathise with a woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy.
The latest plan is brilliant in it's scope. Already over the last few years 1200 abortion clinics have closed down in the US. Many doctors and nurses are refusing to be involved in abortions. This is not just limited to the US - NZ and Britain have the same problem. It seems that those in closest contact will killing the unborn are losing their desire to be involved. Now the Bush administration is trying to give legal protection to individuals and institutions who do not wish to be involved in murder.
And that's not all. The Bush administration is also expanding the definition of abortion to anything that kills a conceived baby whether implanted or not. Though, I don't think it will go so far as to protect those children created by in-vitro and living in suspended animation. But it's a major start.
So this means that any medical person or institution will be allowed to decline to provide abortion services or abortifacient drugs without being unjustly penalised.
Of course the pro-aborts are not happy.
Related Link: Pill Wars: Catholic Bishops and Senator Clinton Clash over Conscience Rights for Doctors ~ LifeSiteNews
Interesting post. Thanks, Lucyna.
ReplyDeleteHere's another story you might want to add:
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In South Dakota after being held up in courts since 2005, a new law finally took effect on July 21 requiring any abortion doctor to read a statement covering the possible ill effects that abortions have on women -- both mental and physical -- at least two hours before the procedure occurs. The one Planned Parenthood office in South Dakota had taken the state to court to stop this law being implemented, but lost their case on the 18th. On the day the law was to take effect, though, the Planned Parenthood office did not open its doors for "business," refusing to abide by the new laws.
I think there is a spelling and punctuation error in your first sentence, and it should read :
ReplyDeleteSome really interesting things are happening in the US to do with limiting abortion rights, now.
And did you send the vatican a birthday card to celebrate 40 years of misery for catholics forced to choose between the teaching of the church and their need to limit family size while maintaining conjugal activities?
fugly- the only "misery" around here is you.
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