Under New Law, Kansas May Become First State Where A Woman Cannot Get An Abortion

[the_leander]

Sam Brownback, you son of a bitch.

Last month, Republican lawmakers successfully passed an anti-choice bill requiring the state’s only three abortion clinics to be inspected twice a year, including one unannounced review. Under the new licensing standards, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will create new standards for exits, lighting, bathrooms, and equipment and would have “the power to fine clinics” or “go to court to shut them down.” The law specifically targets abortion clinics and left other surgical clinics untouched by the new requirements — a fact that moved state Senate Majority Leader Jay Emler (R) to note the hypocrisy and vote against his party. However, the law passed in May and demands compliance by July 1.

The rest of the article is here.

I don't know if it'll stand, but if it does, I can foresee a lot of women having to resort to back alley abortions as a direct result. You know, I never expected to see the formation of the Republic of Gilead, but with so many people in power attempting to stamp out rights earned by generations of women's suffrage, I really am beginning to wonder.

 

[faethor]

In related news first cousins now question their marriage choice.

 

[cecilia]

just as a reminder kansas is also the home of wackos 'god hates fags family' and the morons who wanted to ruin their children's education by forcing creationism down their throats. (that didn't succeed, but i'll bet they try again).

there are people in that state who have a serious mental illness ................... but this is what happens when you let religion influence legislation. they think women are slaves.......
just stay away from those barbarians