RAPE!

Rape is defined as: The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim. Considering this definition, how can the Commonwealth of Virginia is in process of enacting a law that mandates a transvaginal ultrasound for all women seeking an abortion. According to latest information, women would not necessarily be required to view the results of this procedure, but doctors would be required to perform this procedure regardless of the medical necessity and contrary to the willingness of the woman. The Republican definition of less government intrusion into lives of citizens has morphed into state sanction rape! It is time to put a stop to the GOP hypocrisy of less government. When we have reached a period in time when the government can mandate the insertion of an ultrasound probe into the vagina of a women without her consent it is time to say enough. Requiring a photo ID to vote is one thing, but the probe is really going too far. It appears that since this was first written, the Governor of Virginia has reversed his position on this matter to a small extent. While a transvaginal ultrasound will not be required, the amended legislation will still force doctors to perform unnecessary medical procedure of regular ultrasound as well as have the 24 hour waiting period to inconvenience women seeking abortions and the State investigates a woman’s “moral views” before granting permission for the procedure. Additionally the “personhood” amendment which would determine that life begins at conception is still pending in the Virginia Legislature. One would think that Virginians are more concerned with economic issues than moral issues that have long ago been litigated. By the same token, there will be little surprise if other states controlled by republican governors and legislatures attempt the same anti-abortion tactics as Virginia.