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[rootofnewt]

*sigh*

So, now minors in Virginia must have *notarized* parental consent forms in order to obtain an abortion. And late-term abortions are outlawed, even if the mother's life is in danger.

While I believe it's important for teenagers to obtain parental consent for medical procedures, I also recognize that it's sometimes SAFER to a young woman to NOT inform her parents of her pregnancy. I realize that a judge can override this law in certain cases, but that still politicizes a personal choice and that pisses me off.

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[sabethea.livejournal.com]

when i was at school, a friend came in once with her face badly damaged after her father had hit her.

she had a baby about 7 months later, and i'm sure the two things were linked. i'm certain she told him, and that was his reaction.

so that law makes me uncomfortable, also.