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I just want to point out something that Senator Harkin said while this debate was on the Senate Floor. This law was created by a bunch of white males. People will never be faced with this sort of decision. When President Bush signed this bill, he was surrounded with ten white males. Although, I could never have an abortion, I am vehemently pro-choice. I'm just not sure that this bill is representing the opinions of the majority of Americans. This is a women's issue, and I wish that more women had taken the time to speak out about it.
Partial birth abortion or late term abortion is a procedure that is rarely performed, generally because it affects the health of the mother. To me, this decision signifies that the Bush administration no longer has to stick to centrist issues and isn't afraid to show his right wing values. It simply is a measure for them to get rid of abortion all together, and to rile up right wing support for the election in 2004.
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