In Alaska, new fight develops over rights of fetuses

[Louisiana1976]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A ballot initiative that sponsors hope will outlaw abortion in Alaska by declaring fetuses to be "legal persons" appears headed for a court fight.

It's questionable whether the initiative could actually lead to abortion being illegal -- the state attorney general issued an opinion that it wouldn't. But opponents argue the measure is so broad it could have huge consequences regardless of whether it halts any abortions, ranging from women potentially sued following miscarriages to a legal argument that fetuses should be receiving Permanent Fund dividend checks.

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http://www.mcclatchydc.com/251/story/79690.html

[The Straight Story]

1. I'm a big supporter of 'your body, your choice' - sometimes though it seems an uphill battle here

get called a libertarian for opposing govt regulations on freedom/choice....

[FarLeftFist]

2. So if the pregnant mother crashes her car into a highway divider and miscarries

Would she then go to jail for involuntary manslaughter?

[cowcommander]

3. Well...state rights I suppose

Their state, their choice.

[Blue_In_AK]

4. This will never pass here.

The guy may get his signatures, but if it's put up for a vote, it'll go nowhere.

[unabelladonna]

5. hope you're right...

this is insanity.