Proposed Law Would Require Option For Ultrasounds Before Abortions

[The Straight Story]

Proposed Law Would Require Option For Ultrasounds Before Abortions

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As state legislators headed home for the holiday break, a possible new law is opening eyes.

The house passed a resolution that would mandate doctors to ask a woman if she wants to see an ultrasound before having an abortion, NBC 4's Marcus Thorpe reported.

Neither pro-life or pro-choice groups disagree with the proposal as it is written. In fact, Planned Parenthood representatives said they already offer patients a look at an ultrasound before the procedure.

But the real issue at hand is what would happen if a woman sees the ultrasound -- would it change her mind?

"Once a woman has made up her mind and gets to that point, we don't think seeing an ultrasound will change too many minds," said Gary Dougherty, executive director of Planned Parenthood.

http://www.nbc4i.com/midwest/cmh/news.apx.-content-articles-CMH-2007-12-13-0024.html

[PeaceNikki]

1. Your title (and the article) is misleading.

"mandate doctors to ask a woman if she wants to see an ultrasound before having an abortion"

That's far different than requiring that a woman see the ultrasound.

[The Straight Story]

2. The title is theirs and does use the word "option" (nt)