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But just hours later, the Republican said the punishment should be focused on the person performing the abortion rather than the woman.
“Let me be clear – I have always been a pro-life supporter. That means classifying abortion as murder. Since abortion is murder, I believe we should consider penalties for individuals involved in these procedures,” Nonini said in a statement.
“However, it is my understanding that in the history of the United States, long before [Roe v. Wade] was foisted upon this country; no woman has ever been prosecuted for undergoing abortion. That is for practical reasons, as well as for reasons of compassion,” he continued.
“Prosecutions have always been focused on the abortionist. There is no way a woman would go to jail let alone face the death penalty. The statute alone, the threat of prosecution, would dramatically reduce abortion. That is my goal.”
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Quoting from the article about the wingnut in question:Of course they would. What exactly happens after a LAW is passed making abortion illegal? Law enforcement could criminally investigate women who had miscarriages. If you had a miscarriage and someone suspected that you aborted with herbs, you could be compelled to give a blood test. Flushing your clump before it can be determined whether it was a spontaneous abortion or a man made one could get you charged for obstruction of justice. Doctors would be required to report why a pregnancy didn't end with a baybee. There are women out there who have multiple miscarriages, and they would be automatically suspect.Quote
But just hours later, the Republican said the punishment should be focused on the person performing the abortion rather than the woman.
“Let me be clear – I have always been a pro-life supporter. That means classifying abortion as murder. Since abortion is murder, I believe we should consider penalties for individuals involved in these procedures,” Nonini said in a statement.
“However, it is my understanding that in the history of the United States, long before [Roe v. Wade] was foisted upon this country; no woman has ever been prosecuted for undergoing abortion. That is for practical reasons, as well as for reasons of compassion,” he continued.
“Prosecutions have always been focused on the abortionist. There is no way a woman would go to jail let alone face the death penalty. The statute alone, the threat of prosecution, would dramatically reduce abortion. That is my goal.”