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January 30, 2007
South Dakota's Abortion Ban is Back
Casey Murschel, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota
Yes, that’s right. It’s only been a little over two months since South Dakotans soundly defeated Referred Law 6 – South Dakota's egregious ban on abortion – and yet out-of-touch lawmakers are expected to introduce another abortion ban today in Pierre. All but three legislative districts rejected the first rigid and restrictive ban in November, so it’s clear that some legislators refuse to listen.
South Dakotans want to see a different vision for our state – one that allows families to make personal, private decisions without government interference. They sent the message that legislators have to get their priorities in order. Let’s focus on the issues that matter to South Dakotans – education, economic development, and health care, not divisive political games that divide us.
This ban must be stopped immediately.
As a former South Dakota legislator, I saw first hand how anti-choice legislators pushed last year’s ban to the governor’s desk with one goal in mind – to repeal Roe v. Wade. There was never any question that South Dakota was being used as a test case to outlaw abortion nationwide. And, despite a clear rejection from voters, they’re doing it again.
Well, I am tired of South Dakota being used like a Petri dish for anti-choice attacks, and I know you are too. So please, go to the NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota website to find out what you can do to stand up against this ban.
Thank you.
SOUTH DAKOTA’S SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN 4 WOMEN DAY
The South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women proudly presents the Second Annual Women 4 Women Day, this Thursday, February 1 at the South Dakota Legislature.
FREE Registration • FREE Purple W4W T-Shirt • FREE Lunch • FREE Bus Ride!
Click here to register and learn more today:
Check-in starts at 10:00 am (CST) at the Visitor’s Center on the Capitol grounds followed by lobbying and legislative committees, W4W visibility, lunch and seeing the South Dakota Legislature in action. Last year there were 200 women on the Capitol steps - this year there will be 300 or more! For more information contact Esther at 605-361-5100 or edickinson@ppmns.org.
Posted by Bush v. Choice at January 30, 2007 5:24 PM
Comments
I suggest shanking bob Ellis
But for our more moderate readers,
I think Casey is a mensch for stressing that solidarity with the south Dakota movement is important. (now more than ever, muhaha)
But the grassy grassroots need us, too:
http://coathangersatdawn.blogspot.com/
Posted by: $ at February 1, 2007 8:23 AM
The war cirminal Bush is killing your kids everyday.
Where's the resolution supporting sending him to the International Crimminal Court?
Does SD have a recall proceedure?
Rabbit
Posted by: Rabbit at February 1, 2007 5:43 PM