In the article, "Congress Introduces A National Abortion Ban On Its Very First Day Back", (link to article) it states that Representatives Trent Franks and Marsha Blackburn reintroduced the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which had already been passed in the House of Representatives last year. This is a measure that is supposed to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy because fetuses supposedly can feel pain during an abortion at this point. Republicans believe that they should have enough support to pass this measure in both the chambers this year.
Already this measure has become very controversial, for it is considered a violation of the rights that were given under Roe v. Wade. Also, some people are saying that fetuses actually cannot feel pain or survive outside of the womb until the 24th week of pregnancy, which undermines this measure's argument. Others have been supportive of the measure, saying that it will help protect vulnerable, unborn babies. I think that this measure is a step in the right direction towards developing a ban on all abortions in the future. I am definitely pro-life, so I am happy that there is a proposed measure limiting at least some part of abortions. Hopefully this will pass and then lead to abortions being made completely illegal in the future.
YAY! I am so glad that legislation like this is even being proposed! The media portrays America as very pro-choice, and this is a great example of Congressmen working in favor of the pro-ife movement. I obviously don't have to state reasons for why I think this movement is great; hopefully this passes!!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I would like this measure to pass, it will not. President Obama has publicly supported the pro-life movement on multiple occasions. He will veto this bill, and the bill will not be able to overcome this setback. Let's presume it does somehow pass; it will be struck down by the Supreme Court based on precedent unless a new, universally accepted study backs up the scientific claims in the bill. I really hope this bill passes, but its future looks bleak.
ReplyDeleteI still think this won't be solved for many years, but it's certainly nice to see progress. Someday. Hopefully someday we will win this fight.
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