FE 8:Fremont Abortion Regulation act (vetoed)

[RFayette]

I support any and all restrictions on abortion, but the penalty for illegal abortions is far too lenient.  The medical certificate should be immediately revoked and a manslaughter charge, at a minimum, ought to be imposed. 

These are changes I would like to the bill, at the very minimum.

[RFayette]

I support any and all restrictions on abortion, but the penalty for illegal abortions is far too lenient.  The medical certificate should be immediately revoked and a manslaughter charge, at a minimum, ought to be imposed. 

These are changes I would like to the bill, at the very minimum.

I think the aim of this bill is not just to restrict abortion, but to regulate it. The sponsor is obviously not opposed to abortion, he wants it to take place in a framework that both provides the health of the mother and the dignity of human life as soon as we are able to talk about a human life. I don't see your point.

If someone acknowledges that it is wrong for late-term abortions, it seems to follow that it would be based on the dignity of human life, and I think that dignity is worth far more than $50,000.  If we're being intellectually consistent here, the penalty needs to be higher, I'd assert.

[RFayette]

I think some jail time is necessary at a minimum - most states would have at least 1 year penalty for manslaughter.  I would put the advisory sentence at 3-5 years at a minimum, but any time is better than nothing.

[RFayette]

I propose an amendment to add a 3-5 year advisory sentence for each illegal abortion procured.

[RFayette]

I like this change and would vote aye on it.