What do you think of the new law that requires women to view an ultrasound before having an abortion?

Question

This is a law that has just passed in South Carolina. They were talking about it on the Steve and DC show this morning on the radio.

Here is a link talking about the new law.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/21/national/main2593092.shtml?source=mostpop_story

Answer 1

I don't think it's necessarily a bad idea, but I don't think that it is going to have the "change your mind" effect that whoever is proposing this law is expecting. Most abortions are performed relatively early on in the pregnancy. I don't know that seeing images of an early stage pregnancy would change the mind of someone who believes that an abortion would be the best thing at that time of their lives.

It might affect the number of abortions done beyond the early stages of pregnancy. I hear of late-term abortions, but I really don't know how many abortions they represent. I don't know anyone who had one later than the early stages of pregnancy.

Answer 2

Abortion is a very emotionally charged decision. I don't know a single woman who has had one that takes it lightly. Most women are well aware of the stages of fetal development, and don't really need to be guilt tripped about an already painful decision. The law is cruel and pointless.

Answer 3

I wasn't aware there was such a law, at least here in Ohio. But I do think it is an unconstitional law, and clearly is trying to sway people from having the procedure done. I am neither pro life or pro aboroation, but pro-choice...I don't like abortion at all, but I do think that it is a woman's right to make that choice for herself.

Answer 4

I think it is a waste of taxpayer's money that they even talked about this, let alone spent the time voting on it. If a woman is going to have an abortion, she is going to do it. Making her have an ultrasound beforehand is just making her waste money. It is not going to convince her that she should carry the fetus to term.

Answer 5

I think this new proposed law in North Carolina is an excellent idea. As early as 8 weeks (just 6 weeks after conception), you can see the baby moving around, doing flips and rolling over, flapping arms and legs. If you still want to kill it after seeing that, be my guest. I won't stop you legally, because I can't. But if I can make you think first, that's a good thing.

Answer 6

I've never heard of that law, where is that in place? We don't have that law here, and if we did I would think it ridiculous. any thing that goes on in a woman's uterus is HER business only, imposing laws upon her is silly. I'm not advocating abortion by any means, but come on, LAW?

Answer 7

this isn't a new law you had to do that about 9 years ago there was a report done on it for a class
i think it should be choice there goes a little more freedom slipping away
and everyone says were free well if i have to look at a picture that i don't want to look at i wouldnt call that frredom of choice would you

Answer 8

I just read about this in an email that my boss sent me. I have mixed emotions about this. If a woman is raped, should she have to go through another traumatic experience by seeing what was created by a gruesome attack? But at the same time, it is still a baby and does not deserve to die......I am not sure at this point

Answer 9

what you can't see can't hurt you, or don't exist, darn good law
wish all states would do likewise -- that is, after all a real
human being to been seen with the naked eye -- convince
yourself it's a non-being, butcher it and go your own way.
Even at that, you may hesitate before pullin off the panties.

Answer 10

its one of bushes gay plans. he wants people to look at what they made and feel sorry. why would you want to look at something your going to kill? Its like watching a bunny and enjoying it and the killling it.