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As Anticipated Crist
Vetoes Florida Ultrasound Bill
Part One of Four By Dave Andrusko Part Two is the happy news that "A Baby's First Months: Infinite Possibilities" won two Telly awards. Parts Three and Four outline pro-abortion legislative efforts to repeal a longstanding law that prohibits performance of elective abortions at U.S. military medical facilities. Be sure also to read "National Right to Life News Today" (www.nationalrighttolifewnews.org). Please send all of your comments to daveandrusko@gmail.com. If you like join those who are now following me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/daveha.
Today Florida Governor Charlie Crist delivered on what he had virtually promised for weeks--to veto a bill that would give women the obtain of viewing an ultrasound before she makes a life-and-death decision. If there were any lingering doubts where the Republican-turned-Independent was headed, there were removed earlier this week when Crist removed the "Charlie Crist on Pro-Life/Family" page from his campaign website. Crist is running for Senate against pro-life former House Speaker Republican Marco Rubio and pro-abortion Democrat Congressman Kendrick Meek. Crist, who likes to call himself "pro-life," returned to his customary mantra in his veto message. "Such measures," he wrote, "do not change hearts, which is the only true and effective way to ensure that a new life coming into the world is loved, cherished and receives the care that is deserved." NRLC State Legislative Director Mary Spaulding Balch said the decision "shows how extremist he has become that he would veto a bill that would simply allow a mother to have information so that she can make a truly informed decision." Ultrasounds are "pro-mother and pro-unborn child," she said. Myths galore floated around HB 1143 which passed the House 76-44 and the Senate 23-16. For example, overwhelmingly abortionists already use ultrasounds; it would not be a new service but something already covered in the abortion fee. Likewise, if a woman does not wish to see the ultrasound, she can decline to by signing a form. In addition, the only ultrasound information a woman is required to hear is the gestational age of the baby, which is already required under Florida law. |
