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18. Communist China did that when they had the one child rule. Neighbors reporting on menstrual cycles

Wed Sep 1, 2021, 11:39 PM

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So how does this work? Who determines the difference between 5 and 6 weeks? [View all] nolabear Sep 2021 OP

The Witchfinder General decides. Scrivener7 Sep 2021 #1

That is a given with every GOP and every law. KentuckyWoman Sep 2021 #16

My understanding is it's 'heartbeat detection' ... Hugh_Lebowski Sep 2021 #3

Yes but d_r Sep 2021 #8

Thanks. My understanding too. I can see a case against a doc Hoyt Sep 2021 #9

perhaps they should start a PFA group like periods for pence! orleans Sep 2021 #17

Good question. underpants Sep 2021 #5

That's why the $10,000 bounty. Mr.Bill Sep 2021 #6

It's six weeks since the 1st day of your last menstrual period. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #7

It happens between 6 and 7 weeks. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #14

And who is going to know what day that was except the patient herself? milestogo Sep 2021 #27

They also do an ultrasound in Texas prior to an abortion. Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #28

Use the law against the instigators. LiberalFighter Sep 2021 #12

The government makes that call. JenniferJuniper Sep 2021 #13

I've read several articles that say "about" 6 weeks stillcool Sep 2021 #15

But by whom? An abortion provider? "Why no, no heartbeat." A monitor? nolabear Sep 2021 #19

Multiple visits requiring ultrasound. Ilsa Sep 2021 #20

"DETERMINATION OF PRESENCE OF FETAL HEARTBEAT" sl8 Sep 2021 #21

That wasn't the question. What prevents cheating that? nolabear Sep 2021 #22

Since the defendants can't recoup their lawyers' costs, it hardly matters muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #23

I wonder CrackityJones75 Sep 2021 #24

No, I think you're reflecting what many are thinking. nolabear Sep 2021 #26

I'm sure there will be a 'laying on of hands' peggysue2 Sep 2021 #25