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In reply to the discussion: Multiple states have now passed laws that WILL kill women. [View all]WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)8. (NC) Senate votes to restrict abortion as witnesses yell 'shame'
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The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 29-12 as opponents filled the gallery above and hundreds more waited outside. The bill now goes to the House.
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This is an atrocious, shameful bill, said Sen. Earline Parmon, a Winston-Salem Democrat. Its about dictating to women about very personal medical decisions that should be left to a woman and her doctor. This is going to cause more back-alley abortions whether you want to admit it or not.
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An estimated 600 people showed up to protest new abortion restrictions, filling the gallery in the Senate chamber, and spilling outside the gallery onto the third floor. Many were wearing pink. At times during the debate they raised their arms and waved their hands in what they called silent cheering.
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Many of the women gathered outside said they were outraged by the surprise Senate vote Tuesday night to add more restrictions on surgical and medical abortions. The provisions, tacked onto an unrelated bill about Islamic law, requires abortion clinics to meet standards similar to those for outpatient surgery clinics. It also requires doctors to be present when women take pills that induce abortions. The bills supporters say its about safety, but opponents said the real reason is to restrict abortions. A legislative staff member said only one abortion clinic in the state would meet the new licensing standards. A spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood said she knew of none.
Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/07/03/3007643/opponents-of-nc-abortion-bill.html#storylink=cpy
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 29-12 as opponents filled the gallery above and hundreds more waited outside. The bill now goes to the House.
....
This is an atrocious, shameful bill, said Sen. Earline Parmon, a Winston-Salem Democrat. Its about dictating to women about very personal medical decisions that should be left to a woman and her doctor. This is going to cause more back-alley abortions whether you want to admit it or not.
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An estimated 600 people showed up to protest new abortion restrictions, filling the gallery in the Senate chamber, and spilling outside the gallery onto the third floor. Many were wearing pink. At times during the debate they raised their arms and waved their hands in what they called silent cheering.
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Many of the women gathered outside said they were outraged by the surprise Senate vote Tuesday night to add more restrictions on surgical and medical abortions. The provisions, tacked onto an unrelated bill about Islamic law, requires abortion clinics to meet standards similar to those for outpatient surgery clinics. It also requires doctors to be present when women take pills that induce abortions. The bills supporters say its about safety, but opponents said the real reason is to restrict abortions. A legislative staff member said only one abortion clinic in the state would meet the new licensing standards. A spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood said she knew of none.
Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/07/03/3007643/opponents-of-nc-abortion-bill.html#storylink=cpy
Islamic Law? The stupidity and fear in this state is astounding. I'm fucking pissed. Backlash over Obamacare(s) drove NC voters to the polls in 2010 and 2012 (along with high unemployment), leaving Republicans in control. NC isn't expanding Medicaid, AND we learn yesterday that implementation of the employer mandate is being delayed. Thanks a lot, Obama!
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Blanche, thanks for this thread. I have been working on one and don't usually post. Women's issues
freshwest
Jul 2013
#11
hey fresh...that must have been an amazing conversation. Your point about
BlancheSplanchnik
Jul 2013
#32
The problem is that Republican women, in particular, feel that they are exceptions.
PDJane
Jul 2013
#30
yes that's so, but I think the Civil Rights movement and the Gay Rights movement
BlancheSplanchnik
Jul 2013
#37
We cannot use a referendum in Ohio, because the RWers put the restrictions into a *budget* bill
Kolesar
Jul 2013
#26
we have Emily's List, Naral pro choice America and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
CTyankee
Jul 2013
#48
Wendy has a good, positive message. She speaks of "Texas values" and inspires her fellow Texams.
CTyankee
Jul 2013
#66
calling it Choice and filing under Right to Privacy" was a big mistake
BlancheSplanchnik
Jul 2013
#53
Thank you, Blanche! We need MORE of these posts in GD where they are most read.
CTyankee
Jul 2013
#46