The Legislature dealt another blow to Gov. Sarah Palin on Friday when a bill requiring girls under 17 to tell their parents they're about to have an abortion failed to move from committee, effectively ending its chance of passage this year.
The bill was a top priority of Palin's. Its failure came the day after she was the featured speaker at the nation's largest Right to Life banquet in Evansville, Ind.
Eagle River Republican Sen. Fred Dyson, one of the Legislature's most outspoken opponents of abortion, tried to move the bill from the Senate Health, Education and Social Services Committee on Friday. But he was voted down four to one.
I don't think it would have made a great deal of difference whether the Governor was here or not, but how ridiculous is it that she attends a right to life conference in Indiana while a bill dealing with abortion rights is being considered right here in Alaska.
I mean if I was looking to have a leader who would push my agenda forward I would be much more impressed with their success at creating laws that suuported my point of view rather then their ability to give a speech kissing my ass.
However for Alaska women, especially young women, this is very good news indeed.
Great news for Alaskan women. I wonder how this, along with her "I thought about having an abortion" will play with her base. Don't true pro-lifers never even consider abortion? Maybe the pro-lifers will begin to doubt Sarah's dedication to their cause.
ReplyDeleteHmmm could it be the Governor was just another politician paying lip service to this issue to look good in the eyes of the Prolife groups? If she was really serious she would have been in Alaska pushing to get her supposed agenda through. Hey it got her a few headlines I guess that is what matters in Sarah Palin's world.
ReplyDeleteThe hits just keep on coming! Anybody meeting her plane? I'd love someone there to push her for a comment or two.
ReplyDeleteSo, is this the end of the required legislation time?
ReplyDeleteWHat happens now? Nothing till next year or a special legislative session is called or SP pushes through her agenda in the secrecy of night?
I have to imagine that there will be another legislative session, you can't go for a year without an AG right? And Juneau can't go without representation?
So how much will this cost the state?
You think Sarah will pony up for the added expense?
Hooray for this bill's demise.
ReplyDeletePalin's "base," unfortunately, doesn't seem to care that the only things she does for them is smile, wave, talk about herself, and take their money.
I'm kind of hoping you or AKM puts up a clock of how many days GINO is in office. If we can expect Mr. Ross to be her pick for AG, I am nervous to see what her next choice might look like.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Alaskan Legislature for your vote to respect a young woman's decision about her future.
Hi Gryphen!
ReplyDeleteI think she planned on being out of town when this bill came up. Everything she does is on "purpose."
She knows that most of the women are pro-choice and she wants their vote. Although she is building her cult-like base on Right-to-Lifers, I'll bet she starts moving slowly to the middle and stops talking about religion and abortion.
Palin will change anything to get elected! Her religion, party...you name it. Of course, deep down, she will always harbor her beliefs.
Her biggest problem will be convincing her base this is necessary to reach her goal which is POTUS!
Ginger
didnt princess sarah say she thought for a second about ending her "pregnancy" i thought people like her never think that way
ReplyDeletean odious idiot and a phony
that's our sarah
If my 17-year-old child must have parental consent for any other medical procedure, I feel she should need my consent for abortion, as well. Parents are held responsible for their children's health and should therefore have the right to all medical information. IMO
ReplyDeleteThe parental approval/notification bill is still alive, but will not be considered until the next regular legislative session in February 2010. It could be considered in a special session if SP calls them back and lists it or if the legislators call themselves into special session and list it as a topic of consideration.
ReplyDeleteSP will appoint another AG who will serve until the legislature is called into special session or until the regular session in 2010. At that time, they will have to accept or reject.
She will claim she appointed Tim Grussendorf to Juneau Senate seat, and the Dems are not acting properly if they do not consider and reject him and/or Wilson.... This may give her the opening she wants, which is to create an Alaska constitutional crisis and get the whole statute thrown out and appoint whomever she wishes. The other side of the coin is, if the legislature is not in session again until 2010, why would she care if Juneau is represented or not? She doesn't like it here, has stated that Juneau can just survive with tourism, she doesn't spend any time in Juneau other than during the legislative session, etc.
The parental consent bill won't be considered in a special session. There are a limited number of topics for which a special session can be called and the session deals with only that one topic. I'm reasonably sure that this sort of bill is not on that list.
ReplyDeleteIn reference to Truth, above, I am wondering if 17 year old women need parental consent to have pre-natal care, and all of the myriad medical procedures involved with giving birth. I'd like to see a bill where parents sign a financial document swearing full financial support for their 17 year old's pregnancy and the care and raising of their grandchild...
I'm pretty sure that a parent is required to provide financial support for a child until the child turns 18. This would include any medical care necessary--including prenatal care and procedures involving giving birth. At age 18 the child is legally an adult and would be responsible for the support of a baby. There are many social services available for young mothers, and there is always the option of adoption.
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