Below is a letter to the editor of the San Diego Union Tribune. Being a liberal newspaper that has rejected other commentary in the past, I was pleased (and surprised) to see my recent submission in print.
On March 2, the Supreme Court will hear Whole Woman’s Health v Hellerstedt, to determine if states can regulate abortion clinics and require doctors to have hospital admitting privileges.
The plaintiffs aren't worried about women’s health, but
about clinics closing. They filed a brief from 113 female lawyers claiming
access to abortion allowed them to fulfill career goals carrying no regret. My
regret drove me into depression and alcoholism, resulting in leaving the career
for which I sacrificed two children. I am one of 5,978 men and women who have
publicly shared abortion regret through Silent No More Awareness.
However, this case is not about regret or saving lives of
the preborn. It’s about saving the lives of those choosing to abort.
According to the CDC, from 1973-2010, 421 women have died as a result of legal
abortion. Those fighting common-sense regulations are the ones waging the war
on women.
Patti J. Smith
Vista, CASan Diego Regional Coordinator – Silent No More Awareness Campaign
Excellent letter. Rational and well thought out with solid facts. If it puts even one woman in touch with Silent No More or prevents even one abortion, I rejoice with you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roberta. We'll rejoice together......
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