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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo, with Alabama Supreme court saying that Embryos are kids, ....
Does that mean if the parents want to destroy the embryos because they have enough kids, they are murders?
If they can't afford the cryogenic storage, and can't discard the embryos, who is going to pay for this? And what if they can't pay it?
If the power goes out and all the embryos die, who is going to jail, the embryo place, the electric company, the maintenance man?
Should Men start paying child support as soon as an embryo is fertilized?
Are Embryos considered dependents?
Is Cryogenics Storage considered a medical expense if the parents have to pay for the storage fee?
Since when does religion overrule the law?.
I thought the republicans said that abortion was the only thing they were going to end.... seems they lied.... again!!
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So, with Alabama Supreme court saying that Embryos are kids, .... (Original Post)
William Gustafson
Feb 2024
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Alabama lawmakers are planning legislation to 'protect' IVF after state Supreme Court ruling, sources say.
limbicnuminousity
Feb 2024
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whopis01
(3,855 posts)1. I am pretty sure these are the answers (if you ask a Republican):
Does that mean if the parents want to destroy the embryos because they have enough kids, they are murders?
Yes
If they can't afford the cryogenic storage, and can't discard the embryos, who is going to pay for this? And what if they can't pay it?
Parents charged with child abandonment.
They either pay or go to jail and the embryo becomes a ward of the state, supported by taxpayers.
If the power goes out and all the embryos die, who is going to jail, the embryo place, the electric company, the maintenance man?
The mother.
Should Men start paying child support as soon as an embryo is fertilized?
No. The mother should have kept herlegs ovaries shut if she didn't want to support a child.
Are Embryos considered dependents?
For rich families, embryos will be considered dependents, can be counted on tax returns, and will receive charter school vouchers.
We are still working out how to prevent welfare queens from taking advantage of the system.
Is Cryogenics Storage considered a medical expense if the parents have to pay for the storage fee?
For now - but we are still working to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Since when does religion overrule the law?
Since the world was created 6,000 years ago.
Yes
If they can't afford the cryogenic storage, and can't discard the embryos, who is going to pay for this? And what if they can't pay it?
Parents charged with child abandonment.
They either pay or go to jail and the embryo becomes a ward of the state, supported by taxpayers.
If the power goes out and all the embryos die, who is going to jail, the embryo place, the electric company, the maintenance man?
The mother.
Should Men start paying child support as soon as an embryo is fertilized?
No. The mother should have kept her
Are Embryos considered dependents?
For rich families, embryos will be considered dependents, can be counted on tax returns, and will receive charter school vouchers.
We are still working out how to prevent welfare queens from taking advantage of the system.
Is Cryogenics Storage considered a medical expense if the parents have to pay for the storage fee?
For now - but we are still working to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Since when does religion overrule the law?
Since the world was created 6,000 years ago.
limbicnuminousity
(1,413 posts)2. Alabama lawmakers are planning legislation to 'protect' IVF after state Supreme Court ruling, sources say.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/us/alabama-ivf-embryos-supreme-court-ruling-legislation/index.html
A bipartisan effort is underway in the Alabama House and Senate to draft clarifying legislation that would protect in vitro fertilization treatments following the courts ruling, state legislative sources told CNN.
Alabama House Democrats introduced a bill Thursday that would establish fertilized human eggs stored outside of a uterus are not considered human beings under state law.
Republican state senators are soon expected to file similar legislation, one source said, but they were unsure of the exact timing.
The lawmakers efforts come as medical experts and critics fear the courts decision which can put those who discard unwanted embryos at risk of being held liable for wrongful death could have a profound effect on fertility treatment operations in the state and devastating ramifications for people hoping to build their families through IVF.
Alabama House Democrats introduced a bill Thursday that would establish fertilized human eggs stored outside of a uterus are not considered human beings under state law.
Republican state senators are soon expected to file similar legislation, one source said, but they were unsure of the exact timing.
The lawmakers efforts come as medical experts and critics fear the courts decision which can put those who discard unwanted embryos at risk of being held liable for wrongful death could have a profound effect on fertility treatment operations in the state and devastating ramifications for people hoping to build their families through IVF.