Texas law forces values on citizens
The new Texas anti-abortion law shows just how far the Republican Party will go to force its values upon citizens. The law effectively bans abortions and makes no exceptions for rape or incest. It also comes with the ability to reward $10,000 to anyone who successfully sues those aiding and abetting a woman seeking to terminate a pregnancy. Presumably that includes family members, friends and even taxi drivers. It’s easy enough to imagine someone date-raping a young woman, impregnating her and then earning $10,000 if she tries to terminate the pregnancy.
Such laws have far-reaching consequences as nearly one in four women in the U.S. have had an abortion prior to 45 years of age. This gruesome law is an affront to women and a sad commentary on the GOP’s desire to inflict their values upon us all.
Dr. Rick Mathis
Hixson