Brownback Proposes Ultrasound before Abortion
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Posted: 2:30 PM Sep 20, 2007
Brownback Proposes Ultrasound before Abortion
Senator Sam Brownback introduces measure to require doctors to do ultrasound, make images available prior to abortion
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A woman would have to undergo an ultrasound and be given the option to view the images before receiving an abortion, under a proposal from Kansas Senator Sam Brownback.

The Republican presidential hopeful introduced the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act Thursday. It would require a doctor perform an ultrasound and then share the results with the woman before performing an abortion.

“It is necessary and right to provide a woman seeking an abortion with all the available information so that she may make the most informed decision possible,” Brownback said in a statement. “The Ultrasound Informed Consent Act would ensure that women have access to important information.”

Brownback says the measure puts the requirements solely on the doctor, not the woman. He says a woman may refuse to view the ultrasound images. Several states including South Carolina and Texas have recently pursued similar legislation.

“I am hopeful that this bill will inform women and will cause a deeper reflection on the humanity of unborn children," Brownback said. "It is important to promote a culture that values life in all stages.”


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Posted by: YY4Me Location: USA on Sep 26, 2007 at 04:25 PM

If every pregnant woman had to get an ultrasound before she could have an abortion, that would force women to have, and pay for, a medical procedure against their will. That has *got* to be unconstitutional. I think he should mind his own business. He's our employee, and should learn his place. He should stop treating women as though we're children who need some man to save us from ourselves.
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