Republicans are trying to kill choice in Georgia on day 2 of the new session

BREAKING NEWS!

It's shocking but true - a bill calling for a total abortion ban will receive a public hearing on the second day of the legislative session! The General Assembly meeting notice was just posted on Saturday, but apparently, the anti-choice crowd has been planning this for some time. This bill is laced with Georgia Right to Life language, an extremist, religious group that does not represent the majority of voters.

Public Meeting on House Bill 1

Tuesday, January 9th

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building

If you'd like to read this bill, go to:

http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2007_08/fulltext/hb1.htm

Please note the use of junk science such as: abortions increase tobacco smoking and reduce the tax base??? The bill would make physicians guilty of a felony, and would not allow an abortion even in the case of rape, incest, or detriment to the health of the woman. Even having an abortion to save the life of the pregnant woman would be a criminal act.

The hearing on Tuesday seems designed to give the anti-choice crowd lots of media coverage, complete with a rally, prayers, etc. The American Life League, which opposes contraception as well as abortion, will be front and center.

We are mapping out our strategy to deal with this and will send you additional information as it becomes available. MORE TO COME!

Link to the house meeting notices:

http://webmail.legis.ga.gov/Calendar/?chamber=house

Comments

Anonymous said…
Even from a pro-life perspective, this is the counterproductive work of an idiot. There really are circumstances where the mother's life is endangered and women really are impregnated by rape and incest.

Abortion restriction bills typically are poorly written and conceived but this one takes the cake.
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