The South Dakota abortion ban sailed through the legistlature this past week and is now favorably sitting on the desk of Governor Mike rounds. This law is the most restrictive abortion ban passed since Roe v. Wade. It contains only one provision, the life of the mother, as an exception to the abortion ban. Many states wanting to follow suit.
Missouri Senator, Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, propsed a similiar ban today in his legislature today.
A movement has sprung up in Michigan to illegalize abortion, headed by the Michigan Personhead Amendment.
Georgia is also considering similiar legislation.
President Bush has commented on the South Dakota legislation, saying he disagrees in the number of exception.
Asked about the provisions in the state law, Bush replied, "Well, that, of course, is a state law, but my position has always been three exceptions: rape, incest and the life of the mother."
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A bill that would ban nearly all abortions in South Dakota and spark a challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision is heading to Governor Mike Rounds for his signature. Per AFA
Never mind, I missed the 1st line in your blog!
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