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Posted by: memikeyounot ( )
Date: January 22, 2018 06:14PM
Only in Utah?

I guess it's not only in Utah but it does seem like our well funded legislature brings this up on a regular basis.


https://www.cityweekly.net/BuzzBlog/archives/2018/01/22/an-unborn-child-is-one-of-heavenly-fathers-children

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Posted by: ificouldhietokolob ( )
Date: January 22, 2018 06:51PM
Re: Only in Utah?

In the first trimester, abortion is legal no matter what the reason.
Period.

Even if the reason is, "I don't want to have a Down Syndrome child."

They can pass their "heavenly father" bill.
It won't stand up to a legal challenge (something the proponents admit).

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Posted by: elderolddog ( )
Date: January 22, 2018 08:06PM
Re: Only in Utah?

I think it is a credible analysis to suppose that a conservative SCOTUS will overturn Roe v. Wade and abortions will become states' rights matter, which will create a new tourist-destination industry.

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Posted by: ificouldhietokolob ( )
Date: January 22, 2018 08:43PM
Re: Only in Utah?

I don't.
Around 70% of Americans don't think Roe v Wade should be overturned. The "no abortion at all" crowd in the US is vocal but tiny. With that much support, I can't see any politician sticking his neck out to support bringing a "test case" to SCOTUS.

I could be wrong, of course...:)

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Posted by: StillAnon ( )
Date: January 22, 2018 09:03PM
Re: Only in Utah?

Only in Utah? I can see this tried in Kansas, Texas, Indiana and a few other states. However, Utah has the monopoly on these kind of bills that cost us taxpayers to defend them (usually losing). Same thing with SSM.

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Posted by: [|] ( )
Date: January 22, 2018 09:09PM
Re: Only in Utah?

Indiana already has - it is currently blocked by federal court.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/health/2018/01/22/utah-lawmakers-want-to-ban-abortions-sought-by-parents-based-on-down-syndrome-test/

"Abortion legislation similar to Lisonbee’s bill has passed in Ohio, North Dakota, Indiana and Louisiana. A federal judge has blocked Indiana’s version, and Louisiana’s law is facing legal challenges."

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