In Kansas, there is a bill under consideration that would outlaw abortions that occur after 22 weeks. The basis for this bill is the notion that a fetus can feel pain around this time, though naturally that’s a claim that’s not really based on any sound science. Of course, not having facts on your side has hardly stopped the forced birthers in the past.
The bill has cleared the state house and will be considered by the state Senate this Wednesday.
Tiffany Moore Campbell testified in opposition to the bill before the Kansas State Judiciary Committee last Thursday. The crux of her argument is that if a woman had discovered at 21 weeks that she were in a situation comparable to Tiffany's—where the fetuses were diagnosed with TTTS, a very serious complication that in the most severe cases has a high mortality (60-100%)—there would not be enough time for a woman to contemplate her decision.
Sound reasoning.
In a private meeting between Tiffany and State Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook, the State Senator referred to Tiffany as a "killer" for exercising her right to choose. When called out for this attack, the State Senator altered her answer to say the doctor was the "killer".
This is a vile, ignorant, and unacceptable attempt to shame a woman into believing she killed a child.
Please call State Senator Pilcher-Cook at 785-296-7362 or email her at Mary.PilcherCook@senate.ks.gov to let her know that this language is unacceptable and that she should immediately apologize to Tiffany for her comments.
I implore you to read more about Tiffany's story over the fold, as I believe it demonstrates the spirit of an undeniably brave woman. I will also make the case that the pro-choice movement needs to make such stories heard.
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