Another Chink in the Armor

The Senate passed a bill today making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to receive an abortion without parental consent. This applies even to clergy, siblings, and grandparents. What happens when that daughter is a victim of incestual rape and impregnated with her own father or guardian's child? Or is the victim of physical abuse and would surely suffer at the hands of her abusive parents if it is discovered that their daughter is pregnant? Like this guy:

Opponents said the Senate measure could threaten the safety of girls, saying parents might beat their daughters if they find out about plans for an abortion. The proponents' approach "is not to deal with the reality of young people" in troubled families, said Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.). He cited the case of an Idaho man who impregnated his 13-year-old daughter and then killed her when he learned she had scheduled an abortion.

Let's face it. Not every family are the perfect 1950's Leave it to Beaver, Cleavers. This bill is no victory. It's a damn shame.


Interstate Abortion Bill Clears Senate