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In reply to the discussion: Michigan Republicans Introduce Bill Mandating Transvaginal Ultrasound Before An Abortion [View all]lindysalsagal
(20,318 posts)30. They're hoping to put the remaining abortion providers out of business
with the reduction of abortions due to women going out of state, and with the extra expenses this would incur for facilities and women.
Interesting, that the "it won't do any good to try" argument makes sense to the gun lovers, when this won't stop any abortions, it will just send many of them out of state.
Funny how they'll pass this anyway, even though it "won't do any good."
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Tx4obama
Feb 2013
OP
These a-holes won their elections. Frighteningly, this obviously iS what the people want.
abq e streeter
Feb 2013
#17
I think I'll make a map of places I want to go that will never see a penny of my money
roguevalley
Feb 2013
#54
Sadly, not just men...Lots of good enlightened progressive men, and lots of women who
abq e streeter
Feb 2013
#61
This will pass in the House and Senate. Only hope of stopping it is with repuke Gov. Synder.
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#2
I'd be all for it if the Women have to also spin around 3 times and click their heels.
BlueJazz
Feb 2013
#3
This needs to be accompanied by a bill requiring a prostate exam to receive Viagra. n/t
Ian David
Feb 2013
#6
If the rapists don't get you the republicans will. Stay safe ladies. (These people are animals) nt
Ed Suspicious
Feb 2013
#19
An amendment needs to be added to the bill requiring an Anal Ultrasound of the prostrate
awake
Feb 2013
#21
How come no one introduces a bill requiring a trans-penile ultrasound to get Viagra??
Angry Dragon
Feb 2013
#33
Practicing medicine without a license, knowledge, sanity or human compassion.
kickysnana
Feb 2013
#39
Each GOP legislator must submit to an anal prob as a requirement before legislation
Maraya1969
Feb 2013
#40
Maybe if Michigan passes this and the Gov signs it, then it can to all the way to the SCOTUS
Tx4obama
Feb 2013
#51
I think the legislators should be shown a video of what a trans-vaginal ultrasound looks like
davidpdx
Feb 2013
#66
I suggest that along with the prostate exam in order to get a Viagra prescription, a camera
louslobbs
Feb 2013
#57
How about they get at transcranial ultrasound before they can discuss women's rights?
Socal31
Feb 2013
#59
A female Dem HAS to introduce a requisite prostate exam before Viagra/Cialis prescription renewal.
truthisfreedom
Feb 2013
#64
Will there be angry crowds outside the capitol denouncing this as with the RTL law?
freshwest
Feb 2013
#71