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Related: About this forumTexas Legislator claims rape kits are a form of abortion.
Texas Rep. Jody Laubenberg (R) sponsored several anti-abortion measures currently making their way to the Governors desk. Taken together, they would shut down the vast majority of the states womens health clinics and criminalize abortions after 20 weeks. But in reasoning out why she did not support an exemption for rape victims in the 20-week ban, Laubenberg betrayed a woeful lack of information on the procedures a victim of rape undergoes namely, the rape kit, which is used to collect data on the assailant and in no way relates to pregnancy:
When Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, called for an exemption for women who were victims of rape and incest, Rep. Jody Laubenberg, R-Parker, explained why she felt it was unnecessary.
In the emergency room they have whats called rape kits where a woman can get cleaned out, she said, comparing the procedure to an abortion. The woman had five months to make that decision, at this point we are looking at a baby that is very far along in its development.
The remark about rape kits, which is not accurate, sparked widespread ridicule on social media sites. Laubenberg, who has difficulty debating bills, then simply rejected all proposed changes to her bill without speaking until the end of the debate.
When Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, called for an exemption for women who were victims of rape and incest, Rep. Jody Laubenberg, R-Parker, explained why she felt it was unnecessary.
In the emergency room they have whats called rape kits where a woman can get cleaned out, she said, comparing the procedure to an abortion. The woman had five months to make that decision, at this point we are looking at a baby that is very far along in its development.
The remark about rape kits, which is not accurate, sparked widespread ridicule on social media sites. Laubenberg, who has difficulty debating bills, then simply rejected all proposed changes to her bill without speaking until the end of the debate.
http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/06/24/2201171/texas-legislator-claims-rape-kits-are-a-form-of-abortion/?mobile=wt
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Texas Legislator claims rape kits are a form of abortion. (Original Post)
ismnotwasm
Jun 2013
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BainsBane
(53,031 posts)1. unbelievable
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)2. So when will Texas ban clothes hangers?
The stupid never stops.
Daemonaquila
(1,712 posts)3. Shhhh!
Don't give the crazy people any ideas! They'll run with it!
PDJane
(10,103 posts)4. Where do these people come from?
What in hell do they teach in Texas anyway? I'm gobsmacked.