Both President Obama and New York Governor David Paterson are indebted to pro-abortionists for their respective elections. The pro-abortionists have already let their payback expectations be well known and they are getting what they want. Abortion is a major topic in both Washington and Albany where two bills are expected to get a lot of attention. In Albany, it is the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) also known as the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act (RHAPP). In Washington, it is the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA).
Pro-life people need to be informed about these bills and ready to communicate their opposition to each of them to their state and federal legislators. Following are summaries of both bills.
The Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act (RHAPP) was initially introduced by Governor Spitzer. His successor, Governor Paterson, is also a vigorous supporter. This session, with total Democratic control, the bill is expected by most to pass. A resounding outcry by all readers is necessary to keep this bill at bay. As of this writing the new bill has not been unveiled. It is expected to be like the 2007-08 RHAPP, which would:
Establish a "fundamental right to privacy" in N.Y.S. law, giving the right to "bear a child or terminate a pregnancy" as if both options were equally valid;
Allow post-viability abortions to be performed on an out-patient basis at clinics, leaving women and unborn children with no medical back-up services.
Force all hospitals to allow abortions to be done, even if abortion is opposed to their religious beliefs.
Repeal current requirements that only doctors can perform abortions.
Immunize abortion from state regulations or protections e.g. parental notification for abortions performed on minor children or informing women of the risks of abortion and alternatives to abortion.
Refuse to allow an unborn child to be recognized as a victim in an assault case even when the child is the intended target of the crime.
Pro-life people must take the time to speak up now against this bill.
Visit, call, write or e-mail the Governor and your legislators. Clearly state your opposition to the radical RHA/RHAPP bill.
Goveror David Paterson
Executive Chamber
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
(518) 474-8390
Jefferson County: Communities of Adams, Sackets Harbor, Evans MIlls, Carthage, Pierreponte Manor, Great Bend & Harrisville
Dede Scozzafava
c/o New York State Assembly
Legislative Office Building
Albany, New York 12248
Jefferson County: All others
Addie Jennie Russell
c/o New York State Assembly
Legislative Office Building
Albany, New York 12248
