The decision to override Roe v. Wade has led many Granite Staters to wonder what the future of women’s reproductive rights will be in N.H.
As it currently stands, N.H. law allows abortions up to 24 weeks, and after that only for fatal fetal anomalies and for the protection of the life of mother. However, providers who violate the law can be imprisoned for up to seven years and face a fine of up to $100,000.
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So, 24 weeks isn't enough time to exercise your, "Reproductive Rights"?
I'm curious, what exigent circumstance(s) would cause you to wait any longer?
The concern is about continuing to push back on reproductive rights, which includes access to the morning after pill, and for circumstances such as a 13 year old girl who is pregnant and her body cannot handle the pregnancy, and so much more.
Most people are [reluctantly] accepting of "Safe, Rare & Legal".
The problem is the "unrestricted", "anytime", and "as many as possible" crowd.
That's where you lose most rational thinkers.
When you have a Legislative body applauding, with glee, the passage of unrestricted abortions, that's a problem for a huge segment of the population.
You need to check your moral compass on that.
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