Proposition 85 - Yes


Please give parents the right to know if their daughter is having an abortion

This is part of my ongoing series of posts on each of the Propositions we'll be voting on. Here is the original post, with my ground rules for evaluating propositions, my scorecard and links to each of my arguments.

Proposition 85 - Yes

Summary - This measure would make it mandatory for the parent's of a minor child to be informed prior to her having an abortion.

Commentary - This measure is largely similar to Proposition 73, which was narrowly defeated in the last election. My take is basically the same as what I wrote last year, and so I would ask you to simply read those comments for my argument.

The basic gist is this - abortion is a major, life changing event and there is no reason not to let the parents know. For any other "medical procedure" we would require consent and this is only asking for notification. It also provides for a way out for minors who think their parents would react violently, so it doesn't put anyone in danger. Regardless of one's position on abortion, this measure should be a no brainer - its only asking for consent. But please read the whole post from last election, and please vote yes.

Posted: Tue - November 7, 2006 at 07:21 AM | | | | | | |

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