Pathway - May 26, 09
House Bill 46 and 434 might have made coerced abortions as unlawful, and may have given pregnant women the ability to make informed decisions over alternatives to an abortion. However, this was struck down in the 95th Mo. General Assembly by figures like Senator Joan Bray (St. Louis Democrat) who was reported as saying "I'm sick of the ethics around here - that men are pro-life for their wives, and pro-choice for their girlfriends." Another key abortion advocate in Mo. government is Senator Jolie Justus.
In good news:
Missouri has provided full funding to the Alternatives to Abortion Program, and is currently the only state to allocate a portion of fed. Stimulus funds towards Pro-Life projects. It's also the first state to pass a resolution opposing the Freedom of Choice Act.
Some of those who stand as Pro-Life voices are:
Kerry Messer (lobbyist for Christian Life Commission)
Senator Rob Mayer (Dexter)
Rep. Bryan Pratt (Blue Springs)
Rep. Cynthia Davis (O'Fallon)
Possibly setting a dangerous precedent in the latest Missouri proceedings, is that the legislative branch once against defers lawmaking responsibilities to the judicial branch. As observed by Don Hinkle, Pathway writer, this could possibly undermine the separation of power and checks and balances in our government.
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