Another Stupid Letter Writer

You know the mantra.  There are no stupid letters ...

Here is a very stupid letter writers' submission to the KC Star.  My comments are in red.

Barriers to abortion

The Missouri legislature is putting up yet more barriers between women and their reproductive health care rights. The Abortion Restriction Bill (SB 798) passed by the Missouri state Senate now requires abortion providers to distribute materials and give presentations. The true purpose is to dissuade women from electing to have an abortion.  So are providing facts a bad thing?

This bill also requires that abortion clinics post signs that advertise state-backed assistance in the event a woman should choose to carry her pregnancy to term. I thought more choice is better than less?  However, there is no guarantee that a mother-to-be will actually be able to get her needs met through such channels.  Are there guarantees the mother won't be physically or emotionally damaged by going forward with an abortion?


The Missouri lawmakers might spend their time more wisely by focusing on the promotion of a comprehensive sex education program rather than endorsing ideologically motivated tactics aimed at traumatizing women already in crisis.  Okay, so classes on putting a condom on a banana are the answer?

Anita Hatton
Kansas City, Kan.

I won't challenge the legality of abortion, but that doesn't mean it is the right answer.  If it is not the answer, then facts and dissuasion are good things.  I think there is only one ideologue here Anita.