State-Sanctioned Rape: Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound Laws in Virginia, Texas, and Iowa | RH Reality Check

[seryan]

State-Sanctioned Rape: Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound Laws in Virginia, Texas, and Iowa | RH Reality Check

I can't even begin to think what purpose this could possibly serve. To make a woman realize she's pregnant? I think requesting an abortion is proof she's quite aware of that. Out of some misguided belief that the request for an abortion is a matter

Comments

[lunatron]

You put the issue very well.

[seryan]

Thank you.

[wrongly_amused]

That's what you get for having a vagina.

[seryan]

Oh yes, that thing that means I'm not capable of deciding for myself, but am apparently fit to raise another human being. Silly me.

[ext_191113]

I can't for the life of me understand the logic behind needing the ultrasound.

I agree though, you hit the nail on right on the head in your analysis of the situation.

[ext_191113]

Oops, ignore that first "on" in the second line. That's what I get for multi-tasking (watching the Littlest Hobo) when I know I'm mildly dyslexic.

[seryan]

The only possible thing I can think of - and it's not much to do with logic or rationality - is that the proponents of the bill somehow thing seeing the fetus will somehow magically awaken the maternal instinct and make the mother change her mind. Because, you know, women who choose to abort are cold, selfish, and unnatural and just need to be taught how to act properly. Never mind that the decision may have been weighed and thought out, or there may be legitimate reasons for not carrying a fetus to term. In terms of medically necessary abortions (ectopic pregnancies, etc.), in fact, this is not only unnecessary, it's downright cruel.

Thank you.

[ext_191113]

*applauds heartily*