I Don't Want To Remember This

[redbrunja]

 Utah criminalizes miscarriage.

I have no words.

Beyond commenting on how desperate someone must be to pay someone to beat her, and how horrible it must be to have no other options. ($175 is cheaper than an abortion).

Also, how craven it is to beat a pregnant seventeen year for money.

I just... I am just horrified about this whole situation.

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[obsessive0514.livejournal.com]

It's... I... I knew about this already, but still, just... FUCK.
Seriously, not even thinking about the abortions for a second, MISCARRIAGES?!?!

My mother's third pregnancy, when I was three, resulted in a miscarriage. When women who wanted to have the baby have a miscarriage, no matter what caused it, it can be devastating. My mom still gets emotional talking about it. And now, what, women in Utah who have miscarriages are going to be INVESTIGATED? To determine if "reckless behavior" caused it? NOT WHAT THESE WOMEN FUCKING NEED. Especially if they already blame themselves.

And the fact that this bill doesn't allow exceptions for victims of domestic violence is just fucking disgusting.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I know, it's revolting.

It's writing a law so that women can be victemized and traumatized twice. First by their abuses spouses, then by the government that SHOULD be protecting and supporting them.