Graham Introduces Legislation To Ban Abortions Nationwide After 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

CATHERINE THOMPSON – NOVEMBER 7, 2013, 1:12 PM EST

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Thursday introduced legislation that would ban abortions nationwide for women more than 20 weeks pregnant, the senator's office announced.

The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act draws on scientific evidence that says an unborn child can feel pain, according to Graham's office. The legislation would make it illegal for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion after 20 weeks, or six months, of pregnancy and would mandate a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child prior to any abortion operation.

The legislation would make exceptions only in the case that an abortion is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest against a minor.

Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said in a statement that the legislation "blatantly" disregards the Constitution and seeks to "insert politicians between women and their doctors in complicated, highly personal medical decisions."

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. He is one disgusting SOB. How dare he?

Men have no business meddling in what is a very personal decision for a woman, EVER.

[wercal]

4. Zero chance of passing

Just posturing for his primary challenge.

[LibertyLover]

2. Hmm, when was it that Lindsey attended medical school?

Oh yeah, he didn't. So since he isn't a doctor nor is he a woman, he really ought to STFU.

[cosmicone]

3. Political stunt for consumption in SC

This bill has no head, no torso and definitely has no legs.

[LadyHawkAZ]

5. Brought to you by the Gubmint Outta Mah Healthcare party n/t

[arewenotdemo]

12. LOL. Too true.

[blm]

6. What Mizz Lindsey is REALLY saying, "Please don't primary me!"

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[Ash_F]

8. Is this the next crusade? /nt

[MissMillie]

9. Doesn't this guy have anything better to do?

Seriously....

Just heard on NPR that the sequester stuff is going to completely F*** military readiness

People are still out of work and the ones that are working aren't making any money




Yet Senator Graham is concerned about what's going on inside of my uterus.....


And this guy actually manages to get votes.

[uppityperson]

10. Unborn babies made from rape don't deserve protection from pain? Publicity stunt.

If he was serious, there'd be no rape exception. And wtf does "determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child prior to any abortion operation" mean? Of COURSE they figure out how old the fetus is before doing an abortion.

Grandstanding idiot.

[Myrina]

11. Because yes, the GOP wants smaller government/people to make their own life decisions ...

oh, wait ...

[JoePhilly]

13. So that's the GOP jobs plan!!

[idwiyo]

14. Hate forced-birthers.