New Abortion Bills

Of those five bills that are listed in your link, three of them are sponsored by a Democrat, with the other two being sponsored by a Republican.

Both parties have people within it that 'want' to try to do right or have the appearance of doing right.. That doesn't mean that 1. The Republicans are always on the side of right, 2. that Democrats are always on the side of wrong 3. that either party is honest and caring enough about us and our country.

 

Suer it does, you might not want to hear it, but some users on this board including you seem to think that only the Republicans do anything for abortion.

I am just showing you that of this list, 3 of the five bills were sponsored by Democrats.

That being said, I think you know my opinion of politcians so I am not trying to "defend" the Democrats as I think they (R and D's) are both corrupt and only do what is "needed" for our votes and not what is "good"....

Neither party holds a great record with God I am sure...

 

HHmm... That sounded like the tone of your OP if you ask me...

So if they don't do anything for abortion, why campaign as a pro-lifer? Now JamieinNH has a very good point, pro-life is not a party affiliation, it is a personal belief and way of life and we shouldn't let anyone toy with or use it to gain our votes... This is evident because 3 of the bills were introduced by the parted hated for being pro-choice... Good catch Jamie... :thumbsup:

 

There you go again. The sponsor of the first bill is a Democrat.

Pregnant Women Support Act
To provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents.
current 111st session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more)


Sponsor

* Rep. Lincoln Davis [D, TN-4]
* and 6 Co-Sponsors

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The Senate version is also sponsored by a Democrat!

Pregnant Women Support Act
A bill to provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents.
current 111st session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more)Hide Other Bill Titles

* Short: Pregnant Women Support Act as introduced.
* Official: A bill to provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents. as introduced.



Sponsor

* Sen. Robert Casey [D, PA]
* and 1 Co-Sponsors
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The last bill is sponsored by a Democrat as well!

Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act
To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis.
current 111st session of congress Other Bill Titles (3 more)Hide Other Bill Titles

Sponsor

* Rep. Bobby Rush [D, IL-1]
* and 12 Co-Sponsors

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The other two are sponsored by Republicans. I would say it's truthful to say that both Democrats and Republicans are working to improve the abortion problem. What do you say?

 

The topic of this thread is "New Abortion Bills". You listed five of them. They are being discussed.

 

I did read it. If you didn't want the three other bills to be discussed, why did you include them?

I have an idea...a new BB rule should be that when Revmitchell creates a thread, no body else can comment on it unless the simply post a ":thumbs:".

 

What does the Rush bill have to do with abortion?

I am glad to see Casey getting back to his roots. And the Davis bill has some really interesting co-sponsors:

Rep. Peter King [R, NY-3]
Rep. Doug Lamborn [R, CO-5]
Rep. James Langevin [D, RI-2]
Rep. John Murtha [D, PA-12]
Rep. James Oberstar [D, MN-8]
Rep. Mark Souder [R, IN-3]

Too bad none of these bills will ever see the light of day.

 

My birthday is coming up and I wanted to make sure you hadn't forgotten about me! :laugh:

 

Then I'm in good company aren't I? :smilewinkgrin:

That's funny. I don't remember posting anything on the topic of "What's wrong in Christianity".

Anyway, back on topic (you really shouldn't go off topic like this Rev!)...

Some republicans do wish to get rid of abortion. Unfortunately, I believe that there are some that use the issue to just get votes and aren't really "on board".

Take for instance John McCain. I personally believe he uses abortion just as a political stance and that he isn't actually passionate about the issue. Why do I think that? Well, I'm glad you asked. Once he was asked what he would do if his 15 year old daughter became pregnant. He stated that he would allow her to make the decision on whether to get an abortion or not. To me, that's not a passionate anti-abortion stance. If I were faced with the same question, I would reply that my 15 year old daughter would not have an abortion, final word, end of story.

Now, the real question is, does it matter? I think it does matter somewhat, but as long as a politician votes against abortion, I'm not overly concerned how passionate he/she really is about it.