Prohibition on Abortion

Ohio House Bill 228: Introduced by Representatives Brinkman, Hood, Buehrer, Bubp, Faber, Fessler, Gilb, Hoops, Kearns, Raussen, Reidelbach, Schaffer, Schneider, Seaver, Taylor, Uecker, Wagner, Widowfield

Purpose: "to prohibit abortions in this state, to increase the penalties for the offenses of unlawful abortion, unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug, and abortion trafficking, to enact the offense of facilitating an abortion, and to make conforming changes in related provisions."

I'm guessing Ohio is not the only state proposing such a law. This proposed law was purposely introduced as a very strong ban on abortion to try to garner ACLU-type opposition. The definition of non-therapeutic (for the life of the mother) abortions is eliminated in this proposal. These Representatives are hoping to pass a law that will be challenged and taken to the U.S. Supreme Court to give the Court the chance to overturn Roe v. Wade. The timing is impeccable.

This raises a whole myriad of issues in my mind, but I won't put in any opinion here. Educate yourself--read the very lengthy proposed House Bill 228 at Gongwer. It is currently in committee.

Now, back to listening in Evidence. Happy Thanksgiving, all!