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Why the need to exempt rape and incest victims past 20 weeks? If they want ot terminate the pregnancy from something so horrible they wouldn't be rushing to get it done before 20 weeks?
I see no difference in murdering the baby of irresponsible sex and rape but...politically there's only so much that can be achieved at one time.
Strange, I don't recall you voicing that objection when Obamacare was passed.They had to ram it through over the will of the majority in Texas during a special session where they had to suspend normal legislative rules (because they couldn't pass it during the last regular session).
and...
Federal courts have ruled that states can regulate abortions but not to the extent to make them impossible to obtain. That hasnt stopped Republican-led legislatures in Texas and several other states from passing laws in recent years that test the legal limits.
Opponents of the Texas restrictions say they would effectively ban abortion in much of the nations second most-populous state by causing the closure of 37 of its 42 abortion clinics.
Houston Rep. Sarah Davis, the only Republican opposed to the law, warned that the bill as written is unconstitutional and she offered an amendment to make it less stringent.
I believe the bill as drafted will be a de facto ban on abortion, she said. No one wants to see abortions, its a terrible way to end a pregnancy, but it is a constitutionally protected right.
They also say the Texas restrictions and those passed by other states conflict with the U.S. Supreme Courts 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which established that a woman has the right to get an abortion until her fetus could viably survive outside of the womb, which is generally at 22 to 24 weeks of the pregnancy.
Read more: Texas House Provisionally Approves Abortion Law | TIME.com
An argument can be made that in cases where pregnancy occurs as a result of domestic abuse or incest fear may prevent the victim from seeking an abortion before 20-weeks. That the GOP has balked at funding VAWA, chooses to continue its war on women (remember, they opposed the ERA) and still wants others - Latinos at the moment - to believe they have a big tent is absurd.
If this causes all but 6 of Planned Parenthood's clinics in the state to close, it is a good thing.
By Corrie MacLaggan
AUSTIN, Texas | Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:20am EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The Texas House of Representatives approved sweeping abortion restrictions on Tuesday, including a ban after 20 weeks of pregnancy and tougher standards for clinics that perform the procedure.
The vote of 98-49 came after a full day of sometimes emotional debate. Before the measure can head to the state Senate, it needs a final vote from the House, which is expected on Wednesday.
The House approved the same proposal during a previous special session of the legislature, but it failed to pass in the Senate after Democratic Senator Wendy Davis staged an 11-hour filibuster that gained national attention.
Planned Parenthood, the country's largest provider of abortions, says the proposed stricter standards for clinics could cause all but six of the 42 abortion facilities in Texas to shut down. Bill author Republican Jodie Laubenberg said no facility would be forced to close.
Texas Governor Rick Perry, a Republican who opposes abortion, called lawmakers back to Austin for a second special session to reconsider the proposal. Most lawmakers in the Republican controlled Senate favor the bill.
Texas House approves sweeping abortion restrictions | Reuters
They had to ram it through over the will of the majority in Texas during a special session where they had to suspend normal legislative rules (because they couldn't pass it during the last regular session).
and...
Federal courts have ruled that states can regulate abortions but not to the extent to make them impossible to obtain. That hasnt stopped Republican-led legislatures in Texas and several other states from passing laws in recent years that test the legal limits.
Opponents of the Texas restrictions say they would effectively ban abortion in much of the nations second most-populous state by causing the closure of 37 of its 42 abortion clinics.
Houston Rep. Sarah Davis, the only Republican opposed to the law, warned that the bill as written is unconstitutional and she offered an amendment to make it less stringent.
I believe the bill as drafted will be a de facto ban on abortion, she said. No one wants to see abortions, its a terrible way to end a pregnancy, but it is a constitutionally protected right.
They also say the Texas restrictions and those passed by other states conflict with the U.S. Supreme Courts 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which established that a woman has the right to get an abortion until her fetus could viably survive outside of the womb, which is generally at 22 to 24 weeks of the pregnancy.
Read more: Texas House Provisionally Approves Abortion Law | TIME.com
Isnt the will of the people represented by the representatives in the legislature?
Those clinics can refurbish and meet the standards if they so choose. No one is forcing anyone to close anything.
Polls on topics like this can be written in such a way as to skew the response by 20%-30% easily. I take no stock from polls on things like this.
If the "will of the people" is being thwarted, these legislators will be thrown out next election.
There is nothing unconsitutional about this rule, even if you accept Roe V Wade as acceptable consitutional law.
The Texas Legislature had to suspend it's rules to ram this through.
Specially targeting one medical procedure with undue regulations for the purpose of prohibiting that procedure is unconstitutional.
Texas will turn blue, this is just more writing on the wall.
Isnt the will of the people represented by the representatives in the legislature?
Those clinics can refurbish and meet the standards if they so choose. No one is forcing anyone to close anything.
Polls on topics like this can be written in such a way as to skew the response by 20%-30% easily. I take no stock from polls on things like this.
If the "will of the people" is being thwarted, these legislators will be thrown out next election.
There is nothing unconsitutional about this rule, even if you accept Roe V Wade as acceptable consitutional law.
The Texas Legislature had to suspend it's rules to ram this through.
Specially targeting one medical procedure with undue regulations for the purpose of prohibiting that procedure is unconstitutional.
Texas will turn blue, this is just more writing on the wall.
But it's not prohibiting abortion.
The Texas Legislature had to suspend it's rules to ram this through.
Specially targeting one medical procedure with undue regulations for the purpose of prohibiting that procedure is unconstitutional.
Texas will turn blue, this is just more writing on the wall.
But it's not prohibiting abortion.
It will at 37 clinics around the state.
Strange, I don't recall you voicing that objection when Obamacare was passed.They had to ram it through over the will of the majority in Texas during a special session where they had to suspend normal legislative rules (because they couldn't pass it during the last regular session).
and...
Federal courts have ruled that states can regulate abortions but not to the extent to make them impossible to obtain. That hasnt stopped Republican-led legislatures in Texas and several other states from passing laws in recent years that test the legal limits.
Opponents of the Texas restrictions say they would effectively ban abortion in much of the nations second most-populous state by causing the closure of 37 of its 42 abortion clinics.
Houston Rep. Sarah Davis, the only Republican opposed to the law, warned that the bill as written is unconstitutional and she offered an amendment to make it less stringent.
I believe the bill as drafted will be a de facto ban on abortion, she said. No one wants to see abortions, its a terrible way to end a pregnancy, but it is a constitutionally protected right.
They also say the Texas restrictions and those passed by other states conflict with the U.S. Supreme Courts 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which established that a woman has the right to get an abortion until her fetus could viably survive outside of the womb, which is generally at 22 to 24 weeks of the pregnancy.
Read more: Texas House Provisionally Approves Abortion Law | TIME.com
It isn't troubling to anyone that abortionists prefer women to get abortions from someone hired off the street yesterday; can't take care of ordinary complications; can't get a serious complication to a hospital; doesn't even have to have sufficient medical equipment on site to perform a proper procedure. That doesn't bother anyone? There is no difference between abortionists today and the coat hangars of a generation ago except that today they can charge more and get to wear a white coat.
You do understand a federal court will put an end to this bill, don't you?
Vox continues to troll as always, only hot air no facts.
But, Vox me this
Vox continues to troll as always, only hot air no facts.
But, Vox me this
no, it won't. Now, go away, troll
Isnt the will of the people represented by the representatives in the legislature?
Those clinics can refurbish and meet the standards if they so choose. No one is forcing anyone to close anything.
Polls on topics like this can be written in such a way as to skew the response by 20%-30% easily. I take no stock from polls on things like this.
If the "will of the people" is being thwarted, these legislators will be thrown out next election.
There is nothing unconsitutional about this rule, even if you accept Roe V Wade as acceptable consitutional law.
The Texas Legislature had to suspend it's rules to ram this through.
Specially targeting one medical procedure with undue regulations for the purpose of prohibiting that procedure is unconstitutional.
Texas will turn blue, this is just more writing on the wall.
No one is targeting one medical procedure with undue regulations. It has removed the exception of abortion clinics to operate without regulation. Abortion clinics have to abide by the same regulations as clinics that do cataract surgery or cosmetic surgery. If a doctor has to be a doctor to put in breast implants, the doctor has to be a doctor to take out a baby.
