Ultrasound law came to the PA General Assembly

MrsBeagle · February 2012

http://www.thereporteronline.com/article/20120221/NEWS01/120229938/pa-general-assembly-considering-bill-to-require-ultrasounds-for-women-seeking-abortion

I detest Bob Godshall.

JenD1018 · February 2012

The whole thing is bullshit but these two points really make me angry:

The bill ? advanced from the Health Committee in the state House on Feb. 6 ? would force women to undergo the procedure at least 24 hours before an abortion is to be performed. And that a photo of the ultrasound be placed within the patient?s line of sight and given the opportunity to listen to the fetal heartbeat, according to the language of the legislation posted on the General Assembly?s website.

The health professional conducting the test would then be required to record whether or not the woman watched the procedure or listened to the heartbeat on a document that would be maintained in her permanent medical file, acording to the text.

jessica0602 · February 2012

SERIOUSLY?????

JenD1018 · February 2012

Also, the comment about 'an ultrasound is a good thing for a pregnant woman.' Yeah, well what if she was raped? Should the ultrasound be a reminder of her trauma?

jessica0602 · February 2012

The fact that they are titling this as the Woman's Right to Know Act is totally hypocritical. It's not a right when you're forcing it upon us.

erbur78 · February 2012

This is the same general assembly that in late January passed a resolution declaring 2012 as "the year of the bible."

http://wonkette.com/461724/pennsylvania-house-votes-to-declare-bible-awesomest-book-of-2012

http://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/year-of-the-bible-pa-house-urges-%E2%80%98faith-in-god-through-holy-scripture%E2%80%99

MrsBeagle · February 2012

erbur78:

This is the same general assembly that in late January passed a resolution declaring 2012 as "the year of the bible."

http://wonkette.com/461724/pennsylvania-house-votes-to-declare-bible-awesomest-book-of-2012

http://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/year-of-the-bible-pa-house-urges-%E2%80%98faith-in-god-through-holy-scripture%E2%80%99

Yes, and I sh!t a brick about that. I spoke to many local politicians and got all rage-y.

kross605 · February 2012

For better or worse Ive known several people that have had abortions for various reasons. None of them had the procedure because they didnt realize what an embryo/fetus/baby looked like or that the baby had a heartbeat. There are so many levels of disgusting in this type of legislation but the ultimate (IMO) is the belief that women nonchalantly decide on abortion and if someone just educated them and showed them a picture they would change their mind. I dont think anyone takes this decision lightly. Its callous and offensive to minimize such a difficult decision to a photo and a sound clip.

ibekatieg · February 2012

I get quite worked up when I see this or the legislation passed in VA. My main thought it, what can I do? Even if I write letters, there are a million blue hairs on their typewriters writing the opposite argument. What can I do that will make an actual difference?

jessicah628 · February 2012

I'm writing to my representative about this as we speak. Horrible.

MrsBeagle · February 2012

jessicah628:
I'm writing to my representative about this as we speak. Horrible.

I would write to mine, but he CO-SPONSORED THE BILL.

MrsBeagle · February 2012

jessicah628:
I'm writing to my representative about this as we speak. Horrible.

I would write to mine, but he CO-SPONSORED THE BILL.

UGH.

kross605 · February 2012

MrsBeagle:
jessicah628:
I'm writing to my representative about this as we speak. Horrible.

I would write to mine, but he CO-SPONSORED THE BILL.

Maybe thats even more reason that you should. Tell him that he is NOT representing the views of his constituents.

larrysdarling · February 2012

ibekatieg:
I get quite worked up when I see this or the legislation passed in VA. My main thought it, what can I do? Even if I write letters, there are a million blue hairs on their typewriters writing the opposite argument. What can I do that will make an actual difference?

Yes.

The VA governor is now saying he won't sign the VA bill that was recently passed. This stupid law caused such an uproar across the nation and in his own state (there were protests) that the bill either needs to be modified or tossed.

Get on the phone. Or FB. Or write an email. Or donate $$ to PP. Even if you just do something to counterbalance one of the people that would be for a bill like that you're making a difference.

MrsBeagle · February 2012

kross605:
MrsBeagle:

jessicah628:
I'm writing to my representative about this as we speak. Horrible.

I would write to mine, but he CO-SPONSORED THE BILL.

Maybe thats even more reason that you should. Tell him that he is NOT representing the views of his constituents.

No worries, I will be making a stink about this. And working hard to elect whomever is running against him in Nov.

MrsBeagle · February 2012

Here is a good place to start: http://www.paforchoice.org/

Here is how to find your legislator: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/#address

larrysdarling · February 2012

MrsBeagle:
jessicah628:
I'm writing to my representative about this as we speak. Horrible.

I would write to mine, but he CO-SPONSORED THE BILL.

UGH.

Um, even more of a reason. He's YOUR legislator! Tell him he's not representing you!

amy052006 · February 2012

Remember like two months ago when everyone had their panties in a bunch about the economy? Seriously what the fuuuck has happened that all of a sudden there is this war on women?

I will tell you - it is 2012. Everyone is blowing their crazy wads because they figure Jesus is coming back this spring.

icebunie · February 2012

I just wrote my rep. this makes me want to VOM.

PhillyGal34 · February 2012

I'm so disgusted and angry about this. I'll definitely be writing letters and making calls about this.

There are so many reasons women choose to exercise this right. None of them can be easy choices and none if them are for fun. Yes there are a few people who use them as a form of birth control but there are also plenty who have reasons that have nothing to do with irresponsibility. This is never an easy choice and there is no way this will pass supreme court review but that's a long road.