I don't know whether this is funny or sad. The Nebraska state legislature killed a bill that pitted 2 issues on the conservative agenda against one another: anti abortion v anti immigration. It was in yesterday's LA Times, and you can read it here. Nebraska is a strong anti abortion state, and a state legislator introduced a bill that would provide prenatal care for illegal (I prefer the term undocumented) immigrants.
Here is the question: Should the state provide prenatal care for unborn children of undocumented immigrants? Should the state protect those fetuses?
Here is the answer: Apparently, not all fetuses are worthy of life and protection. In the fight for the right to life, some potential lives are more valuable than others. The right to life isn't for everyone.
Nebraska is about to discover the unintended consequences of a lack of prenatal care. The article ended with an account of a woman who cannot afford prenatal care. Other women are skipping appointments because they also cannot pay. Anyway, the pregnant woman already has a 2 year old and is struggling financially. She had an abortion, and others will most likely follow suit.
Here is the question: Should the state provide prenatal care for unborn children of undocumented immigrants? Should the state protect those fetuses?
Here is the answer: Apparently, not all fetuses are worthy of life and protection. In the fight for the right to life, some potential lives are more valuable than others. The right to life isn't for everyone.
Nebraska is about to discover the unintended consequences of a lack of prenatal care. The article ended with an account of a woman who cannot afford prenatal care. Other women are skipping appointments because they also cannot pay. Anyway, the pregnant woman already has a 2 year old and is struggling financially. She had an abortion, and others will most likely follow suit.
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