11 Responses to “Florida House To Consider Abortion Waiting Period”

1. Lee on April 23rd, 2015 11:07 am

   Most women, when they know they are pregnant, think very hard (more than just a split second decision) on the issue of whether or not to go through with the pregnancy. Some may want a consult and have the ability to consult without having to go through the abortion, and they may return to actually have the procedure done. Others decide and go in for the procedure. No day wait, no 3 day wait, no 7 day wait, will change their minds. This bill is just a delaying tactic in an attempt to have “one more day” to brainwash the woman into changing her mind. Another example of wasting our tax dollars.

2. Cyndi on April 20th, 2015 1:29 pm

   I personally think that a 24 hour waiting period is a very good idea. Many times young women are motivated by an emotional decision without any emotional support or being completely educated about what will actually happen. I have had interactions with many who have considered abortion and not gone through with it and who did go through with the procedure. Most I spoke to said, had they known exactly what would happen during and after the procedure, they would have reconsidered. Yes it is a woman’s body but healthcare workers tend to sugar-coat the whole process and not give the REAL truth about what they are going to have to deal with physically and emotionally during and after the procedure. 24 hours would allow women to come to the realization that this is really going to happen (they are signed up for it) and give them a last chance to consider the consequences and decide if they are able to handle the outcome. Or, if they may want to have some real counseling before they really do make that final, irreversible decision. It is a HUGE decision that will have to be lived with for the rest of the young women’s life. Many cannot handle it and have debilitating mental issues including long-term depression as a result. Most are angry that they “didn’t know” what was going to happen. Making an EDUCATED and CALM decision is the issue here, not imposing anyone’s personal beliefs.

3. molino jim on April 19th, 2015 3:04 pm

   Ref. 24 hour wait for an abortion. The woman has had time to decide what she is going to do. This is nothing more than another smoke screen road block to delay a decision that should be only between the woman and her God. It’s a odd world we live in when the government wants to delay an abortion– but at the same time cut back support for the woman before and afterward if she gives birth. Some companies have gone to court to keep from having to cover the cost of birth control and morning after pills. I wonder if any of these companies are those that believe is wrong to have blood transfusions because of their religion and if so do they want their employees to not get blood if needed. Also do any of the companies have male members who get pills for “ED”. It’s hard to understand why Medicare and Medicaid will pay for a penis implant pump and pills for “ED” while government pays games with women.

4. molino jim on April 19th, 2015 1:44 pm

   If the GOP is so concerned about abortions why cut funding for programs that help before and after the fact. Companies that follow the concept of not having to pay for birth control pills or the morning after pill follows the reasoning that it violates their religious believes that are violated— if you work for a company that does not believe in blood transfusions can they refuse to pay for that? It’s an odd world we live in where women can not get the pill but medicare and medicaid will pay for penis inplants and pills for “ED’”. The 24 hour wait is just another smoke screen road block for a woman who has to make a very hard decision– that decision should be made by the the woman and her God how ever she perceives her God. Not some politician.

5. john on April 19th, 2015 7:44 am

   It’s just as much of the mans fault as the woman’s as to why she has to make the decision to have an abortion in the first place’ you see’ it’s been my observation that a boy can help make a child, but it takes a MAN to raise one, if there were more MEN around here instead of boys there would be far less abortions, it also my observation that a women needs security, THAT’S JUST THE WAY GOD MADE WOMEN, and many get afraid because they won’t have any help from a boy, and decide to go through the abortion. Just telling it like it is!

6. Henry on April 19th, 2015 4:06 am

   It’s my bet, that the Florida Republicans will decide to make this a ballot initiative so they have a means to manipulate Republican Voters into going to the polls and it would also work as a means to get Fundamentalist Preachers to start campaigning from the pulpit.
   It isn’t like Republicans are actually going to campaign on policy or ideas that might lead to real political debates over real issues. They need a wedge issue to emotionally manipulate people into voting for them in a way that they won’t have to debate with who they are running against on issues that matter to the Residents of Florida.
   Btw, for a Party who claims to want smaller less intrusive government and on every other issue thinks the market should decide, using government to regulate and manipulate people’s private lives in regard to their health issues is way out of character. Another reason I think this is only setting the stage for 2016 campaign fodder.

7. Larry Sanders on April 18th, 2015 8:36 pm

   Back in my day, women didn’t have a choice then again they were also treated more like property. Fortunately times have a changed. Long before 24 hours have past a lady has thought about her decision. If you run around thinking you have all the answers and proceed to impose your will on other people, one day someone will treat you the same way.

8. Mr. Head on April 18th, 2015 6:50 pm

   I’m sure the lady had well over 24 hours to think about it before contacting a medical provider. Not just this issue but plenty others need to have rules. Rule #1. Don’t impose your belief system on other people’s belief system. Rule #2. If you don’t obey Rule #1, one day someone similar to your mindset will try to impose on your belief system. Rule #3. If in doubt, refer to rule #1

9. No Excuses on April 18th, 2015 5:28 pm

   24 hours would give someone an opportunity to really think about the decision they are making. No one is saying they can’t proceed. It’s only 24 hours – not that big a deal.

10. Bryan Bethea on April 18th, 2015 12:29 pm

    Why no 24-hour waiting period for any and all elective medical procedures? Oh, that’s right, because this proposed law is not motivated by actual medical science, but rather by zealots who would turn their own religious views into laws affecting everybody in the state.

11. Wayne on April 18th, 2015 7:18 am

    A sharp example of over reaching Goverment regulation. This is driven only by religious zealous, no other reason.