ABORTION IS MURDER!

Sort of.

The Senate passed a bill making it a crime to transport a minor across state lines so she can get an abortion. At least I think so, the article just references "girls"-great reporting.

While I think there's a minor -ha- point to be made here about the nature of laws in this country. If somethings not a crime in one state, how can it be a crime to travel to that state to do it? Using this logic, why isn't it a crime for a Texan to gamble in Nevada?

Anyway, what really sticks out about this bill is that once again, the girl is exempt from punishment. If a state feels that abortion is murder, and wants to reach out and punish a legal activity in another, then surely all involved must be punished. Punishing minors as adults for murder isn't a new concept, nor is reserved solely for murder, so why the carve-out? As it stands, the 16 year old boyfriend gets hit with fines and jail, but the girl doesn't. How's that make sense? Also, if states can hold bartenders liable for serving drinks to people who subsequently get a DUI, why not charge the parents? They raised the little harlot, why aren't they on the hook? Also, when W says "...and jeopardizes the lives of young women" is he referring to the likelihood of getting into a car accident? Because as near as I can tell, getting an abortion has a real low mortality rate.

I freely admit I'm adamantly pro-life, I'm just not stupid law pro-life.

I also love how the Senate refused to dole out more money for sex ed. If the goal is to reduce abortions (a great goal) then take the steps to do it. Don't hole up in a fantasy land where kids aren't having sex. If you want to save a life, take the steps to save a life. Don't make political pawns out of young girls , or more accurately their boyfriends, by punishing them without educating them.

"Punishment without Education!" That's my new catch-phrase for anti-sex ed/pro-life crowd.