"Bobby Jindal Signs Mandatory Ultrasound Law with No Rape Exemption", guns in church OK, "crimes against nature" not OK (Christmas, abortions)

[proudvoterofObama]

Originally Posted by shorebaby

You do understand that in the instance of rape a D&C is preformed an that no pregnancy can survive a D&C so it is moot, right?

You do understand that over 60% of women who are raped don't report it b/c they are shameful and fear for their lives, right?

**Correction - 94% of sexual assaults are not reported.

www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/162/5/659.pdf

[oz in SC]

Originally Posted by proudvoterofObama

You do understand that over 60% of women who are raped don't report it b/c they are shameful and fear for their lives, right?

If it isn't reported how can the numbers be measured?

[newhandle]

Wow, talk about govt. interference, forcing someone to take a medical test.

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by workingclasshero

unclear on the necessity of an ulttra sound before an abortion are we.....

Not at all. If it's a medical necessity, leave the decision to medical professionals. Quite often, it's not.

But it is fascinating to see the right suddenly being in all in favor of the government dictating a medical procedure. No, wait - not fascinating. Revolting.

[oz in SC]

Originally Posted by Dane_in_LA

But it is fascinating to see the right suddenly being in all in favor of the government dictating a medical procedure. No, wait - not fascinating. Revolting.

Medical procedure?
Having goop smeared on your stomach and a small roller rubbed over it must be terrifying...

I believe several states prohibit third trimester abortions...are you opposed to that interference too?

[crbcrbrgv]

Social conservatism=the death of the Republican Party.

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by newhandle

Wow, talk about govt. interference, forcing someone to take a medical test.

The "small government" crowd sure can adjust their principles when it serves their need.

[Calvinist]

Originally Posted by lifelongMOgal

Obviously enough people in Louisiana want these laws to support them. That is the great thing about state's rights. One can choose to live where the laws best suit his/her sensibilities.

I see nothing at all wrong with the ultra-sound requirement or allowing lawful CCW in places of worship. The crimes against nature thing I'll have to do some reading as I don't think I fully understand the legislation. In any case, since I don't live in Lousiana and never plan to (too humid) I have no objection to their Govenor signing into legislation the wishes of the people of that state.

Agreed. And keep in mind, this law was submitted by a state senator and it made it through the LA state senate. All Jindal does is sign it or not. Perhaps he encouraged it, but it's unlikely he wrote the bill, and I'm assuming a governor can't propose the legislature.

[oz in SC]

Originally Posted by Dane_in_LA

The "small government" crowd sure can adjust their principles when it serves their need.

Did you miss where this bill was sponsored by a DEMOCRAT?

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by oz in SC

Medical procedure?

Per definition, yes.

Having goop smeared on your stomach and a small roller rubbed over it must be terrifying...

Irrelevant. Is this law overruling the medical professionals judgment as regards the necessity of an ultrasound? Yes, it is. It's not really debatable.

I believe several states prohibit third trimester abortions...are you opposed to that interference too?

Unrelated to this legislation, and you know it.