Skidmore
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Sat Mar-20-10 07:21 AM
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Why is there never a discussion of medically necessary abortions |
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as part of this health care package? I don't see a strong argument from our side that sometimes an abortion is the only answer to preserve a woman's health and life.
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vaberella
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Sat Mar-20-10 07:37 AM
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1. It's been discussed in the case of the Stupak amendment. |
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Edited on Sat Mar-20-10 07:38 AM by vaberella
Basically if the mother's life is in danger, or rape, or incest---the abortion is paid for. Those are the exceptions everywhere, I believe---correct me if I'm wrong, and even the Hyde says something along those lines.
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Sat Mar-20-10 07:41 AM
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3. It has not been discussed in the media. Perhaps |
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in women's groups, but I have yet to hear a legislator appear on a program or a doctor appear explaining why women sometimes need to have abortions as a health procedure.
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vaberella
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Sat Mar-20-10 07:56 AM
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5. Yes, you're right about that. n/t |
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Sat Mar-20-10 07:38 AM
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2. Because it seems a woman's |
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reproductive health is of no concern. Each time I see talk of "no public funding for abortion", I'm reminded of this.
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Sat Mar-20-10 07:54 AM
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4. That's the answer right there. |
vaberella
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Sat Mar-20-10 07:57 AM
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The main exception in even the Stupak (Stupid) Amendment is women who's health are at risk, rape victims, and incest victims. These people are provided funding to have an abortion. They are the only exceptions. Which has been the case since the Hyde Amendment.
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Sat Mar-20-10 08:01 AM
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Sat Mar-20-10 08:02 AM
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8. I realize it has not changed - I just think |
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It should be a females right to make the calls regardless of the circumstance over her own body. I also think a woman's reproductive health should be treated no differently than her other health care needs.
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Sat Mar-20-10 08:25 AM
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9. But that has nothing to do with the OPs post. n/t |
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Sat Mar-20-10 11:56 AM
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10. I shouldn't BE a matter for public discussion or debate. It should be |
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between a woman and her physician.
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