23 Apr 2010
30 CommentsAbortion, Why is it Such a Big Deal? Pro-choice, Pro-life, but What About Pro-Freedom?
Update 05/29/2010 – Here is a blog post on mincing the term “pro-life” – it’s written by Joshua Holland and touches on one of the subjects that I write about here. I link to it here because he puts it much better than I can 😛
Abortion, Why is it Such a Big Deal?
Abortion. A loaded topic if ever there was such a thing. I don’t particularly know about the rest of the world, but people here in the U.S. go completely apeshit over the topic of abortion. I mean, there has been horrific violence tied to the subject, and I’m not talking about the dead fetuses. I’m talking about grown ass people kidnapping and killing doctors, bombing clinics, picketing, fighting, adding changes to legislation and so on and so forth. I mean, it’s a bit ridiculous.
I feel that no matter what you feel about the issue, whether you are so called “pro-choice” or “pro-life” there’s one small thing that we are all forgetting. Where is the freedom in this country? In a free nation, a person who wants to abort their unborn child should be well within their rights to do so. Point blank. I can understand extenuating circumstances and a governing body of law should be in place to address those issues when they arise, but for the most part…if someone wants to do it, let em.
What are the arguments against abortion? I would gather that a chunk of them are uber-religious in nature, and of that religion…I’d hazard a guess at Christianity being the biggest culprit. I suppose the biggest argument would be:
“They (the fetuses) are living human beings and therefore abortion is murder.”
When someone gets an abortion, I’m pretty sure that they’re going through some pretty strong physical, emotional and mental stresses already. Being labeled a murderer must be the icing on the cake right? I personally can’t see a fetus as a living human being, and even if such a thing is absolutely fact, I gotta ask this: So what? I’m a bit cold on this subject. I think there are too many people as is. Everybody wants to protect the fetus, but stops giving a fuck when it becomes an actual breathing human being.
Many arguments get brought into this equation. Questions about the health of the carrier. Questions about morals and lack of education. Questions about rape pregnancies and etc etc etc. With so many different possible circumstances and points of view on the subject, I think it would be best for everybody, if everybody let the individuals decide for themselves and/or with the people that they trust/love and are involved with.
Yes, I do think that some government involvement is in order, especially for those that need an abortion done and can’t afford it and to make sure there are universal and regulated procedures. Yes, I think that people should be educated about the possible health care concerns of having an abortion as well as about the alternatives to abortion. And yes, I do believe that those horrific fetus pictures that the pro-lifers like to show should be seen by people thinking to have the procedure done. Young girls who are thinking about it should talk it out with friends, family or professionals. But in the end, I also think that if people decide to have it done, they should not be criminalized and vilified for their actions.
To all of you woman that have had abortions, for whatever reasons, I’m not mad at you at all.
To all of you that are thinking about it, I urge you to educate yourselves first. There are other options and other things to consider. But, I leave it up to you, good luck.
Wikipedia has a lot of info to get you started off – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion
Here are some quick and easy to read facts – Abortion Facts
There is a LOT of literature and film on every aspect of abortion available – http://amzn.to/2c9xThQ
http://bit.ly/AbortionAMZSearch
I think George Carlin explains my view on the subject best. So I’m gonna let him talk. (Adding a few in case one goes down;)
The subject of this post, “abortion”, was suggested to me. See this post for more details.
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10 May 2019
1 CommentGeorgia’s “Fetal Heartbeat” Abortion Law
I keep seeing some wild claims about the new Georgia abortion law. Here is what I found out about Georgia’s HB 481.
The bill, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on May 7, 2019, goes into effect January 1, 2020. The Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act, HB 481, amends a few different statutes governing abortion already in place. Georgia is actually one of four states to pass a “fetal heartbeat” bill.
Are the Unborn Considered People Under the Georgia Law?
Section 2 of the bill gives the unborn personhood.
The next section goes on to define why the unborn are natural persons, (“… any human being including an unborn child.”) as opposed to artificial ones, like corporations. The language goes on to define a natural person as:
By claiming the fetus has personhood, the protections given by the 14th Amendment kick in, which is what a lot of this bill hinges on.
What Does the Georgia Law Consider as an Abortion?
Abortion isn’t just one thing or one type of procedure. Section 4 outlines what constitutes an abortion. According to the bill, abortion is:
The bill also points out the following situations are not considered abortions:
In addition, the law allows for abortions under certain circumstances.
When Is Abortion Legal Under the Georgia Law?
Georgia didn’t ban abortions. This bill narrows the window in which someone can receive an abortion from 20 weeks to whenever a physician can detect a heartbeat, which can happen as soon as 6 weeks.
Still, in Section 4, the language goes into situations where someone can legally have an abortion.
Medical emergencies – “…in order to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or the substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman.”
The law does not make an exception for people with diagnosed or claimed mental or emotional conditions. Also, if a pregnant woman tries to seriously harm herself or kill herself, they cannot then try to have an abortion claiming the pregnancy may now cause them harm.
Medical futility – Abortion is legal if the unborn has a congenital or chromosomal issue “…incompatible with sustaining life after birth.”
Rape and incest – If the fetus is 20-weeks or less along, and the victim filed a police report, they can seek an abortion.
Otherwise, if there’s a detectable heartbeat, the abortion is illegal.
Will Georgia Doctor’s Try to Keep the Fetus Alive After an Abortion?
If the physician performing the abortion can keep the fetus alive, then they must do so. As long as the method doesn’t kill or irreparably harm the woman, the physician must choose an abortion method that gives the fetus the best chance of living.
Will All the Details of the Abortion Officially Go On Record in Georgia?
Yes. All health records will go on file and remain available to the DA of the local court.
Can a Woman Sue if Someone Performs an Abortion on them in Georgia?
The end of Section 4 goes on to point out that a woman who receives an abortion in violation of the rules laid out in this section can sue. These torts assume the abortion occurred unintentionally. For example, if medical treatment, negligent care, or bad advice leads to an abortion, the woman can sue the parties involved.
In addition, under these laws, abortion is treated as child homicide and therefore falls under the laws governing wrongful death in Georgia. That means someone can bring a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the fetus.
Will Men in Georgia Have to Pay Child Support for a Developing Fetus?
Section 5 updates the law concerning child support and alimony by including the fetus as a child. The amount of support for the developing fetus is “…the amount of direct medical and pregnancy related expenses…”
Can Someone Claim an Embryo on Their Georgia Taxes?
According to the law, yes, you can claim the fetus as a dependent.
Can An Abortion Lead to Jail Time or Even the Death Sentence in Georgia?
This bill doesn’t actually speak on penalties for going through with an abortion after the allotted time frame. However, many people are in a panic because the language of the bill gives personhood to the fetus.
With personhood in place, the fetus is basically a citizen. That key designation turns abortion into manslaughter, homicide, or murder depending on how the process occurs.
Actions that can lead to losing the fetus can also become grounds for serious criminal charges. Even if the fetus survives something like the mother overdosing, this can mean an attempted murder charge. Nevertheless, there is no clear indication of what the state will do in these cases as of yet.
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