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Ok this is a big issue here in California and the elections are coming up in couple of weeks so it got me thinking... Last year we had the special election in which the same topic was brought up and I voted no parents should not be notified because its not the governments job to be the parent. But now that I think about it, you know the kids are still minors they shouldnt have consent without a minor but than it isnt the governments job to be the parent and informing there kid wants an abortion. Im still undecided what do you guys think?
Here's some more info:
What is Proposition 85?
Prop. 85 would prohibit abortions for California teens until 48 hours after their parents have been notified.
Why should you vote NO on 85?
Prop. 85 would put vulnerable teens in jeopardy. As parents, we rightfully want to be involved in our teens lives, especially when they face important decisions. And most of us are. But Prop 85 forces even teens from violent or abusive homes to involve their parents.
Pregnant teens would delay critical medical care and counseling. Faced with the possibility of being kicked out, beaten or worse, these teens would delay the medical care and counseling they desperately need.
Judicial bypass wont work. While the proposed law would include a bypass provision for teens to seek help from a judge, a girl afraid to tell her parents isnt going to march up to a judge in a strange courthouse to talk about her pregnancy. Pregnant teens dont need a judge. They need a counselor and a doctor.
Theres a hidden agenda. Supporters of Prop 85 including Jim Holman, the Traditional Values Coalition, Evangelicals for Social Action and Right to Life of Central California are the same people who want to overturn Roe v. Wade. This is part of a clear strategy to eventually outlaw all abortions.
California papers say NO to 85. Los Angeles Times: Proposition 85 is an unnecessary measure that would do the state more harm than good San Francisco Chronicle: Inserting the state into the parent-child relationship will not lead to greater communication La Opinion: There are special circumstances that require that we maintain the privacy of our daughters Click to read more about what the papers are saying. (.pdf)
Also:
Good family communication cannot be imposed by government.
When laws make teenagers choose between talking with parents or having illegal and unsafe abortions, some will delay critical medical care, turn to self-induced or illegal back-alley abortions, or even consider suicide.
Doctors, nurses, and teachers strongly oppose proposition 85.
The real answer to teen pregnancy is prevention and strong, caring families not new laws that endanger vulnerable young women.
Vote Yes on Prop 85:
-For real protection of a young girl, it's common sense to notify a parent
before a major medical procedure.
-In California, a young girl - even a 12 year old can be taken by anyone a school employee, a boyfriend, a sexual predator to receive a secret taxpayer funded abortion, without a parent knowing and being able to protect her from further sexual exploitation. This is wrong.
-No young girl should undergo any invasive medical procedure performed secretly by an unknown person at an unknown location.
-Any other surgical procedure performed on a minor child requires not only the notification but the consent of a parent or guardian.
-Proposition 85 will protect young girls from physical harm and sexual exploitation.
- If Mom or Dad dont know, they cant get prompt care for dangerous or even fatal complications which their young daughter may be secretly suffering.
-Protect our young daughters. Vote YES on Proposition 85.
Here's some more info:
What is Proposition 85?
Prop. 85 would prohibit abortions for California teens until 48 hours after their parents have been notified.
Why should you vote NO on 85?
Prop. 85 would put vulnerable teens in jeopardy. As parents, we rightfully want to be involved in our teens lives, especially when they face important decisions. And most of us are. But Prop 85 forces even teens from violent or abusive homes to involve their parents.
Pregnant teens would delay critical medical care and counseling. Faced with the possibility of being kicked out, beaten or worse, these teens would delay the medical care and counseling they desperately need.
Judicial bypass wont work. While the proposed law would include a bypass provision for teens to seek help from a judge, a girl afraid to tell her parents isnt going to march up to a judge in a strange courthouse to talk about her pregnancy. Pregnant teens dont need a judge. They need a counselor and a doctor.
Theres a hidden agenda. Supporters of Prop 85 including Jim Holman, the Traditional Values Coalition, Evangelicals for Social Action and Right to Life of Central California are the same people who want to overturn Roe v. Wade. This is part of a clear strategy to eventually outlaw all abortions.
California papers say NO to 85. Los Angeles Times: Proposition 85 is an unnecessary measure that would do the state more harm than good San Francisco Chronicle: Inserting the state into the parent-child relationship will not lead to greater communication La Opinion: There are special circumstances that require that we maintain the privacy of our daughters Click to read more about what the papers are saying. (.pdf)
Also:
Good family communication cannot be imposed by government.
When laws make teenagers choose between talking with parents or having illegal and unsafe abortions, some will delay critical medical care, turn to self-induced or illegal back-alley abortions, or even consider suicide.
Doctors, nurses, and teachers strongly oppose proposition 85.
The real answer to teen pregnancy is prevention and strong, caring families not new laws that endanger vulnerable young women.
Vote Yes on Prop 85:
-For real protection of a young girl, it's common sense to notify a parent
before a major medical procedure.
-In California, a young girl - even a 12 year old can be taken by anyone a school employee, a boyfriend, a sexual predator to receive a secret taxpayer funded abortion, without a parent knowing and being able to protect her from further sexual exploitation. This is wrong.
-No young girl should undergo any invasive medical procedure performed secretly by an unknown person at an unknown location.
-Any other surgical procedure performed on a minor child requires not only the notification but the consent of a parent or guardian.
-Proposition 85 will protect young girls from physical harm and sexual exploitation.
- If Mom or Dad dont know, they cant get prompt care for dangerous or even fatal complications which their young daughter may be secretly suffering.
-Protect our young daughters. Vote YES on Proposition 85.
