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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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[ashbet]

I hate shit like this, I truly do. I think that abortion should be safe, legal, and *UNNECESSARY* . . . I believe in birth control and informed health-care decisions . . . and while I mourn when a woman is forced to make a choice about an unexpected/unwanted pregnancy (because no matter what she chooses, she will have changed herself and her life irreparably), I feel that abortion is just as valid a choice as any other. I'd just like to see fewer women forced into that position, so I'm actively in favor of free/inexpensive universally available birth control.

I think the notary requirement is insane, and hopefully someone will be able to get it overthrown VERY QUICKLY as an obvious violation of medical privacy (since you're having to tell a third party about it that is neither a doctor, a patient, or a family member). Gnnnnghhhh!!! >:/

-- Andi