They're Laughing At Us. It doesn't matter which side of the fence you're on. This is an outrage

[octoberlib]

As I write this, the North Carolina Senate is preparing to vote on a bill that would effectively render illegal all but one abortion clinic in the state and require a doctor to be present when women take the morning-after pill.

Forget the “merits” of the proposed legislation. There are none. It’s not even worth discussing. The chances of this legislation withstanding any challenge in court are slim to none, just as in Texas; but that's beside the point.

The Republicans in the General Assembly are making a mockery of your state, of your government, of the very idea of representative democracy. This isn’t a matter of Democrat versus Republican, even; it’s a matter of adult versus sociopathic juvenile. This is not how the people’s business should be conducted — not anywhere, by anyone.

http://www.charlottemagazine.com/Blogs/Poking-the-Hornets-Nest/July-2013/Theyre-Laughing-At-Us/

[DeSwiss]

1. ''Chaos is required for the veils to fall down.'' - K&R n/t

[octoberlib]

2. +1

[Divernan]

3. Viagra cuts off blood supply to old white mens' brains?

I suggest North Carolina pass a law requiring Viagra be prescribed only one pill at a time; that physicians be required to administer psychiatric evaluations, cardiac stress tests, prostate exams and colonoscopies to every man before handing them that prescription; that a physician be present when the man takes said pill; and that each man must produce a notarized statement from his wife indicating that she's aware of what he's asking for, and is ovulating.”

[octoberlib]

4. Excellent idea! +1

[Spitfire of ATJ]

7. Many will just use their guns as a substitute.

[Tx4obama]

5. North Carolina Abortion Bill: State Senate Votes On Restrictive Measure

North Carolina Abortion Bill: State Senate Votes On Restrictive Measure

North Carolina's state Senate voted Tuesday to pass a second reading of a measure placing tougher restrictions on abortion after Republicans in the legislature tacked the abortion regulations on to a bill targeting Sharia law.

The state Senate passed the second reading of the omnibus bill by 27-14. A final vote will be held Wednesday.

The bill, according to the News & Observer, would require abortion clinics to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgery centers. Just one clinic in the state currently meets that standard, according to staffers in the state legislature. The sweeping legislation would also place limits on health care coverage for abortion procedures, require clinics to have "transfer agreements" with hospitals, and require doctors to be present when women take RU486, the drug that induces abortions.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/02/north-carolina-abortion-bill_n_3537238.html

[octoberlib]

6. Thanks, Tx4obama !

NC & TX need to stand together!

[Divernan]

8. Does GOP think this will increase their voting base?

Saw this (obviously sarcastic) comment over on HuffPo re North Carolina GOP: "The White Minority has lost control of the ethnic mixed majority. Go Forth And SPAWN Like There's No Tomorrow!"

[n2doc]

9. Until people stand up for their rights they will continue losing them

Until people who believe in the right to choose get out there and vote and out vote the fetus worshippers, nothing will get better. This has nothing to do with Obama. People have to take care of home first.

2014 will be interesting. Will those who believe in freedom stand up in enough numbers to toss these slime out? Will the Democratic party in these states field pro-choice candidates in each slot so that people have a choice?

[MH1]

10. NC GOP = "sociopathic juvenile" -- well said. nt

[SlipperySlope]

11. This is exactly how gun owners feel about recent events

Legislation passed in the middle of the night? Check!
Public comments refused? Check!
Amendments blocked? Check!
Party line debate? Check!
Exceptions from the standard process? Check!

Sounds familiar. This is exactly the conditions under which recent gun control laws have been passed.

I hope we all agree that this is not how the people’s business should be conducted. Unfortunately it appears that politicians on both sides of the aisle increasingly have a double standard. Civility is dead except when it serves their purposes.