An abortion debate is again brewing in this country. Here in Nebraska, a bill has been introduced that would require Planned Parenthood to turn the ultrasound screen toward a woman so she could see the fetus before an abortion. Some say that a woman doesn't have to look at the screen - that's her choice. I think the whole concept of the law is insulting. When a women has an abortion she more than likely already feels guilt and remorse along with relief, but rubbing it in her face that there is something growing in her is just insulting.
Nebraska is also debating whether or not to give tax dollars to Planned Parenthood. Most say no because they preform abortions. Let's just forget about all the other valuable services they provide. Women in this country need more support not more shame. We cannot force men to be fathers. Hell, we can't really even force them to pay child support, but so many want to force women to be mothers. I don;t care what your religion tells you - at this point the issue is, for me, purely based on inequality.
I wrote a letter to the editor regarding these issues, and it was published in today's Lincoln Journal Star. I can't get the link to work, but if you'd like to see it I can e-mail it to you.
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