So I picked this story up on the BBC today for the first time (it hasn't been big news until recently). Needless to say it caught my eye. For those interested the link is
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22518979
For the briefest synopsis:
- A doctor was found to have performed late-term abortions by delivering babies alive, then severing their spinal cord with scissors, killing them.
- His practice was staffed by unqualified people, and was kept in a filthy condition, with a raid turning up foetal remains stored in bags and bottles.
- He has been found guilty of 3 counts of murder, and may face the death penalty.
- Heads have been rolling at the State health authority, because they did not inspect these premises EVER, in their 15 years of operation.
- A debate is now raging in the US (apparently) as to whether this demonstrates the barbarity of a pro-abortion stance, or whether this provides a cautionary tale of what might happen more often if regulations are tightened and women are forced to visit unlicensed practitioners.
I'm submitting what I know without comment, and will keep my opinion to myself. What do you think about this? Has it affected your opinion on the issue of abortion legislation? The death penalty? The state of Pennsylvania? The fact that a 1000-word article can be written on abortions and the women affected by this man's actions are barely mentioned?