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No-exception Florida abortion law is wrong | Letters to the editor - South Florida Sun Sentinel

Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel defends SB 146, a proposed abortion bill in the Florida Senate being heard by the Senate Health and Policy Committee Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)
Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel defends SB 146, a proposed abortion bill in the Florida Senate being heard by the Senate Health and Policy Committee Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)

One of the most alarming aspects of the 15-week abortion ban approved by the Florida Legislature (HB 5) is its refusal to exclude victims of rape, incest and human trafficking.

As a result, a victim, even a minor, who learns of her pregnancy or secures medical attention after 15 weeks of gestation will be forced to carry the pregnancy to term. Much like those who perpetrated crimes against them, this ban deprives rape, incest, and human trafficking victims of their right to choose what to do with their bodies. It also jeopardizes their physical and psychological recovery from abuse.



source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/letters/fl-op-letters-florida-abortion-ban-no-exceptions-20220313-drejwbcshnbovesgtliqq32uwq-story.html

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