GOP presidential hopeful Walker to sign abortion ban bill

[DonViejo]

Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign legislation banning non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Walker, who launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for president last week, will sign the bill Monday at Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. With his signature, Wisconsin will become the 15th state with such a law.

Supporters of the bill say fetuses can feel pain after 20 weeks. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says fetuses can’t feel pain until the third trimester begins at 27 weeks.

Under the new law, doctors who perform abortions after 20 weeks in non-emergency situations could be charged with a felony punishable by up to $10,000 in fines and 3½ years in prison. The parents also could sue the doctor for damages.

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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2015/07/20/gop_presidential_hopeful_walker_to_sign_abortion_ban_bill/

[randys1]

1. How is this legal?

[Still In Wisconsin]

2. It's not and will probably be overturned.

However, Walker will have further enhanced his conservative bona fides with the far right base, and that is all this is about.

[Vinca]

3. It's a shame he'll be inconveniencing his fellow Republicans.

They'll have to take their daughters out-of-state.

[Democrats_win]

4. Darth Walker strikes again.

Silly Liberals, the Koch sucker will win for his masters every time.

Oh, just like the original, Darth, Walker didn't finish his education and look what happened. Kids, stay in school.

[stuffmatters]

5. Adios, The Women's Vote

Except the Fundies.

This bill prizes the life and rights of the unborn over the life & health & constitutional rights of a living human being.