Ohio State Budget Abortion Restrictions

[ASTalumna06]

I still don't understand the point of the ultrasound, except to waste time and money. Is this so that the woman will see the baby and potentially change her mind? I have heard this theory expressed in the past. If so...

I can guarantee that the majority of the women seeking an abortion are going to go through with it, regardless of whether or not they see the baby. It's a difficult decision to make. Most people don't just say, "Well, I'm pregnant.. it's abortion time!" I've known women who have had them, and it's an extremely difficult thing to go through. Even though they know it's best for them, it doesn't make it any easier on them (both before and after the procedure).

I could understand it being mandatory that it be OFFERED, but I guess I just want to know what the point of REQUIRING it is? For those of you who support it.. why?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I still don't understand the point of the ultrasound, except to waste time and money. Is this so that the woman will see the baby and potentially change her mind? I have heard this theory expressed in the past.

Yes, I would say that's it....although I'm sure it will be explained as "we need to make sure there aren't any lesions in the uterus that would make the procedure harmful" or some such bullshit.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Yes, I would say that's it....although I'm sure it will be explained as "we need to make sure there aren't any lesions in the uterus that would make the procedure harmful" or some such bullshit.

Not to mention exerting power over the woman, making the procedure more uncomfortable and painful, and all-around punishing her for being such a dirty whore that she got pregnant in the first place.