| I am pro-choice, and I personally have no problem with this law. I thought that a doctor couldn't perform any invasive medical procedures on a minor without the consent of the parent or legal guardian except in emergencies. I don't see why abortion should be any different. I can also say that, if I had a daughter, I would want to know about it if she was pregnant and especially if she is seeking an abortion.
As a society we have always denied certain rights to children for their own protection, and I think rightfully so. They do not have the experience or knowledge to deal with certain situations. So forcing minors to get parental consent for an abortion would not be a defeat for the pro-choice movement because the legal precedent would not extend to adults.
Economic Left/Right -5.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarion -4.41 |