Virginia Abortion Laws

Quote Originally Posted by KOAJ:



my opinion on abortion is that it should not be for the federal government or any government to dictate. i dont know if that's pro or anti. sort of like gay marriage, don't like it? dont get gay married then...i just don't want to subsidize it in any way

my sister in law is a NICU nurse...the point at which life begins or is sustainable at varies from what i've heard. i don't know how anyone can ever make a convincing argument for conception vs delivery

i think there is a major difference between libertarianism and republicanism and sometimes those lines blur for me. as much as i find very little to no room for government intervention in anything, we still need courts and we still need some sort of protection of our personal property. either we do it ourselves with rifles and moats or we find a very local government body to do it for us under watchful eye



if i dont like the way my local body rules or decides, i can always find a community which fits my needs

Ok.

But isn't this exactly what is happening with this law...the government is dictating procedure. A women has a lawful right in VA to have an abortion, but now must undergo an intrusive procedure to do so. How doesn't this law offend your very point above?

As to your courts/protection statement, isn't this what you rail against? When the issue of the health care madate comes up, you believe it is unnecessary government, but couldn't one argue it is exactly as you said above...i.e. a necessary protection.

As to your last point, isn't this exactly what Wall says to you re: local laws? I think you you proved his point.

But wait theres more...if you order right now you can get the second abortion...just pay shipping and handling....

one of the main arguments for tort reform. as many doctors do tests not needed to prepare for possible lawsuits.

Maybe you should review the AMAs position on tort reform before you make such inaccurate statements.

My statement is correct...Did you read the whole sentence?

Yes.

Your statement wasn't accurate.

Proof that your statement was inaccurate?

Do you understand the concept of disproving a negative?

Instead, I am waiting for you to provide evidence to back up your assertion that:

<<one of the main arguments for tort reform. as many doctors do tests not needed to prepare for possible lawsuits.>>

I am especially interested how you will differentiate between unnecessary tests and situations where a doctor must rule out a 5% chance of something via a test.

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