In
November 2013, the Texas legislature passed restrictions that have since led to
the closure of ten clinics, and two more are reportedly closing very soon.
The
restrictions on abortion clinics—such as requiring a surgical center, and
requiring all physicians conducting abortions to have hospital admitting
privileges within a 30-mile radius—are measures of protection for women … as
the abysmal practices and conditions of many clinics have come into question of
late.
A
National Journal report notes that in
2011, there were 44 abortion clinics in Texas. Now 20 remain; and only six of those are
likely to meet the new standards and stay open.
Upon
signing the bill into law last year, Gov. Rick Perry said, “This is an
important day for those who support life and for those who support the health
of Texas women.”
Opponents
argue that “the need is still there” and that the restrictions will cause “clandestine”
operations to “come up.”
How
can the abortion advocates be opposed to requirements that protect women? If they really cared about women, they should
be glad to see these restrictions made into law. This doesn’t necessarily lessen the number of
abortions, but puts clinics out-of-business that endanger women.
Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr.
Chaplain (Colonel-Ret), U.S. Army
Pastor, Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel
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