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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy I violated Texas's extreme abortion ban
Washington Post For me, it is 1972 all over again.
And that is why, on the morning of Sept. 6, I provided an abortion to a woman who, though still in her first trimester, was beyond the states new limit. I acted because I had a duty of care to this patient, as I do for all patients, and because she has a fundamental right to receive this care.
I fully understood that there could be legal consequences but I wanted to make sure that Texas didnt get away with its bid to prevent this blatantly unconstitutional law from being tested.
Though we never ask why someone has come to our clinic, they often tell us. Theyre finishing school or they already have three children, theyre in an abusive relationship, or its just not time. A majority are mothers. Most are between 18 and 30. Many are struggling financially more than half qualify for some form of financial aid from us.
And that is why, on the morning of Sept. 6, I provided an abortion to a woman who, though still in her first trimester, was beyond the states new limit. I acted because I had a duty of care to this patient, as I do for all patients, and because she has a fundamental right to receive this care.
I fully understood that there could be legal consequences but I wanted to make sure that Texas didnt get away with its bid to prevent this blatantly unconstitutional law from being tested.
Though we never ask why someone has come to our clinic, they often tell us. Theyre finishing school or they already have three children, theyre in an abusive relationship, or its just not time. A majority are mothers. Most are between 18 and 30. Many are struggling financially more than half qualify for some form of financial aid from us.
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Why I violated Texas's extreme abortion ban (Original Post)
brooklynite
Sep 2021
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ABBOTT need's too abolished from politics ! think's he's a governor ! he is not !
monkeyman1
Sep 2021
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Irish_Dem
(46,534 posts)1. Profile in Courage
Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)2. Excellent! Hopefully this brave doctor will prevail legally ...
If not, let me know where to contribute to help with the legal fees!
monkeyman1
(5,109 posts)4. ABBOTT need's too abolished from politics ! think's he's a governor ! he is not !
TEXAS is better than this ! please wheel this poor excuse for a man out ! right now he is scared of his own shadow ! you've already damn near froze to death . the grid is virtually a pos ! I lived in that state under rick perry ! believe me he is know Einstein ! so , to the great people of TEXAS , don't let the republican's mess with TEXAS !!
Hugh_Lebowski
(33,643 posts)5. "believe me he is know Einstein !"
Stop, you're killing me ...
monkeyman1
(5,109 posts)8. ya want to make 'm cry , take him to a boat dock with angry protestor's!
Sucha NastyWoman
(2,741 posts)6. When he's gone, we'll probably get worse
Like Dan Patrick.
monkeyman1
(5,109 posts)7. well shit , I sure as hell hope not ! I left in '14 & totally glad I left !
Hekate
(90,562 posts)3. Courageous