02-19-2006, 01:30 AM
While parts of this are acceptable, the package absolutely is not.
First, the only reference I see to third trimester abortions is that they shall not be administered for selecting gender. This is absolutely unacceptable. J-T does not support third trimester abortions unless the life of the mother is in danger.
Second, it either contradicts itself, or it forces state expenditure. Clause 4 proposes measures that are by-and-large opposite to other parts of the legislation, as regulation of prices can restrict the ability of medical personnel to offer the procedure, while making private insurance cover abortion ignores that some private insurance is out of the price range of the poor. Requiring state subsidies and free competition, meanwhile, infringes on NatSov in the economy.
Third, the term "potential person" is not appropriate, as this is the type that would actually exacerbate the debate rather than help reduce it. A better term would be something like "non-viable foetus."
Hence, J-T would not and cannot support such a resolution.
First, the only reference I see to third trimester abortions is that they shall not be administered for selecting gender. This is absolutely unacceptable. J-T does not support third trimester abortions unless the life of the mother is in danger.
Second, it either contradicts itself, or it forces state expenditure. Clause 4 proposes measures that are by-and-large opposite to other parts of the legislation, as regulation of prices can restrict the ability of medical personnel to offer the procedure, while making private insurance cover abortion ignores that some private insurance is out of the price range of the poor. Requiring state subsidies and free competition, meanwhile, infringes on NatSov in the economy.
Third, the term "potential person" is not appropriate, as this is the type that would actually exacerbate the debate rather than help reduce it. A better term would be something like "non-viable foetus."
Hence, J-T would not and cannot support such a resolution.