A 69-37 vote by the Michigan House yesterday may require medical clinics to offer women seeking abortion an ultrasound of the fetus, reports the Detroit Free Press. While Michigan has a history of pushing extreme anti-choice laws, this is their favorite as of late.
"Women will be given the opportunity to see the miracle of life through the miracle of today's technology to truly make an informed choice," Rep. Dave Robertson said in a news release. An “opportunity.” Is that what they’re calling it now? I call it a shitty way to try to influence already-informed women.
Shelli Weisberg, a lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, says the bill is just another obstacle for women seeking an abortion. “It puts the lawmakers in the position of making medical decisions for women, which should be between a woman and her doctor.”
The bill, which is set to go to the Senate, has been offered as an extension of Michigan’s informed consent law, which requires a 24-hour waiting period before an abortion.
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How much do ultrasounds cost these days? I hope the state is planning to pick up the extra costs this adds to her medical bill.
I highly recommend checking out ema's post on this: http://thewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com/2005/05/politically-mandated-vaginal.html