April 03, 2022

Opinion: The heartbeat law may be effective. But does it do more harm than good? - Houston Chronicle

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People participating in the Houston Women's March against Texas abortion ban listen to speakers at City Hall Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 in Houston.

Regarding “Opinion: Texas’ heartbeat law has been durable and effective,” (March 30): Cynthia Allen is quite correct that the Texas heartbeat law is effective but not whether it is durable. The courts, voters and women’s rights groups will ultimately decide whether the law lasts or not. In her column she mistakenly uses the term “pre-born children.” Of course, there is no such thing. Children are either born or not born. It is disheartening that she seems to not understand the difference between a fetus and a newborn child. This is a common problem with those on the right on this issue. They see the fetus as a living organism while ignoring the rights of the mother who is carrying it. In their minds, it seems, the rights of the mother don’t exist at all.



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