Look what may be coming for Michigan women. Picture of ultrasound instrument.

[madfloridian]

Don't know who is holding the transvaginal ultrasound instrument. He looks pretty serious about it. Just goes to show you the lack of respect these men have for women's rights.



http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/02/michigan-republicans-introduce-bill-mandating-transvaginal-ultrasound-before-abortion.php?ref=fpnewsfeed">Michigan Republicans Introduce Bill Mandating Transvaginal Ultrasound Before An Abortion

Michigan Republicans have introduced a bill requiring all women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound before obtaining an abortion, a move that rekindles last year’s firestorm when other GOP-led states were considering similar measures.

The legislation introduced Tuesday in the state House ensures the “performance of a diagnostic ultrasound examination of the fetus at least two hours before an abortion is performed” and requires her to sign a consent form prior to the abortion. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Joel Johnson (R) and cosponsored by 22 fellow lawmakers.

Johnson was not available for comment Wednesday, but his legislative aide, Ben Frederick, confirmed to TPM that, while the legislation does not specifically mention transvaginal ultrasounds, the bill aims to require women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound prior to receiving an abortion. Katie Carey, a spokeswoman for Michigan’s House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel, categorically said the bill would mandate transvaginal ultrasounds for women before an abortion.

An aide for Johnson confirmed it, said they already had such a bill. He said they were just refining it.

“We’ve had an ultrasound viewing option since 2006, signed into law by Gov. Granholm with support from both parties. The ultrasounds already happen as a matter of routine and diagnostic necessity. And this would simply add additional options for the patients — they could view or decline to view the images.”

[No Elephants]

1. Where is everyone? ACLU, D of J?

This is a requirement of assault and battery, if not sexual assault, as a condition to exercising a Constitutional right. So, where is everyone who is supposed to be concerned with violations of federal rights?
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For that matter, where are the demonstrations by individuals outside state houses?

[Enthusiast]

2. These anti-choice bastards just won't back off.

Even though they know their positions are unpopular. I don't get it.