I was hoping we could discuss the likely fallout of this...should it make it to Law. Both the plus and minus of the resulting impact on those who live in this state, and possibly this country:
"The Bill
There are various points to the bill, including that the Legislature finds:
* ... the State of South Dakota has a compelling and paramount interest in the preservation and protection of all human life and finds that the guarantee of due process of law under the South Dakota Bill of Rights applies equally to born and unborn human beings
* ... that the life of a human being begins when the ovum is fertilized by male sperm
* ... abortion procedures impose significant risks to the health and life of the pregnant mother
* ...a pregnant mother, together with the unborn human child, each possess a natural and inalienable right to life under the South Dakota Bill of Rights
The bill includes no exception for rape or incest victims, but does allow an exception for the life of the mother and for a pregnancy that poses a “serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function” to the mother. Doctors who perform abortions that do not meet these exceptions will be charged with a felony.
This bill is being called the most restrictive anti-abortion measure in the nation."
http://womensissues.about.com/cs/abo...rtionban_2.htm
In my mind is the detriment to a rape victim, or the mother who finds her developing fetus has congental defects...and will likely die at birth. Both these women will be forced to carry to term regardless of the result. While I personally find Abortion to be a negative aspect of society....I find the above legislation even more bitter to swallow. Truly this is a very tough issue, and though we have discussed it many times in these boards.....the current bill could impact this country in many ways, and is worthy of attention.