The federal government of Texas passed a law which would require women considering an abortion in state hospitals and clinics required to undergo an ultrasound before the interruption of pregnancy, despite strong criticism from the opposition who make the law "intrusion government of the worst kind. " In spite of the Women's Day, celebrated yesterday in Italy and abroad with the International Women's Day to remember "the achievements of political, economic and social rights" of women in the world, the new Texas law it raises new questions about the real rights of women in Western democracies.
In Texas, women who choose to leave will now have to do an ultrasound pregnancy "between 72 and 24 hours before the abortion," sets the standard. They will also be obliged to review the images generated from the analysis, to consult a doctor who will provide an explanation of test results, and to hear the sound of the heartbeat of the fetus - if you can hear it.
"We want to ensure that women receive all available information, that they understand the medical consequences [of abortion], the psychological consequences and all aspects of the procedure," said Rep. Sid Miller, one of the authors of the law. The first version of this law, introduced in the Senate earlier this year, contained a passage that originally guaranteed the free ultrasound examination for women victims of rape or incest.
But in the passage in the House, where Republicans have a clear majority, even these have been erased. The law will apply and therefore without any kind of exception - a victory for the anti-abortion group Texans, who have the sympathy of a significant proportion of the population of the country.
Critics complain, however, the practical uselessness of the examination, which will only result to further traumatize women who are already in a difficult situation to make that choice. The psychological consequences of such a test, officials say Democrats will be very heavy. "This is not the simple gel on my stomach to think that all," said Carol Alvarado, parliamentary democracy, one of the leading opponents of the law.
"This is government intrusion of privacy of women in its worst form." During a parliamentary session, Alvarado led a probe used in the classroom for this type of ultrasound, saying that it is a "very intrusive procedure. The Democrats had proposed a number of variants on the original bill, if not to block the rule, at least to soften.
Harold Dutton, a Democrat, had proposed that in cases where pregnancy is no longer be stopped after the ultrasound test, the state should provide for the education of his own pocket university the unborn child, and would cover his medical expenses until they come of age . Both proposals are, however, ended in nothing.
Dutton has accused the government of neglect: "The state wants to give birth to these children, but then does not want them on the rump. [This rule] the obligations of the government end up just when the baby is born. "The compelling nature of the law leaves no room for any conscientious objection by doctors, if they choose not to impose the U.S.
women who have asked to have an abortion. Failure to comply with the law by doctors will in fact be penalized with the loss of the operating license of the profession. The new standard, promoted by Republican Governor Rick Perry also is the first passed by the House of Representatives of the state of Texas in 2011 - was not arbitrary, according to analysts.
A short distance from the mid-term elections, where Democrats have suffered a sound thrashing Obama, the Republicans more conservative states - like Texas, former President George W. Bush - will send a clear message to Washington to reverse course. 
In Texas, women who choose to leave will now have to do an ultrasound pregnancy "between 72 and 24 hours before the abortion," sets the standard. They will also be obliged to review the images generated from the analysis, to consult a doctor who will provide an explanation of test results, and to hear the sound of the heartbeat of the fetus - if you can hear it.
"We want to ensure that women receive all available information, that they understand the medical consequences [of abortion], the psychological consequences and all aspects of the procedure," said Rep. Sid Miller, one of the authors of the law. The first version of this law, introduced in the Senate earlier this year, contained a passage that originally guaranteed the free ultrasound examination for women victims of rape or incest.
But in the passage in the House, where Republicans have a clear majority, even these have been erased. The law will apply and therefore without any kind of exception - a victory for the anti-abortion group Texans, who have the sympathy of a significant proportion of the population of the country.
Critics complain, however, the practical uselessness of the examination, which will only result to further traumatize women who are already in a difficult situation to make that choice. The psychological consequences of such a test, officials say Democrats will be very heavy. "This is not the simple gel on my stomach to think that all," said Carol Alvarado, parliamentary democracy, one of the leading opponents of the law.
"This is government intrusion of privacy of women in its worst form." During a parliamentary session, Alvarado led a probe used in the classroom for this type of ultrasound, saying that it is a "very intrusive procedure. The Democrats had proposed a number of variants on the original bill, if not to block the rule, at least to soften.
Harold Dutton, a Democrat, had proposed that in cases where pregnancy is no longer be stopped after the ultrasound test, the state should provide for the education of his own pocket university the unborn child, and would cover his medical expenses until they come of age . Both proposals are, however, ended in nothing.
Dutton has accused the government of neglect: "The state wants to give birth to these children, but then does not want them on the rump. [This rule] the obligations of the government end up just when the baby is born. "The compelling nature of the law leaves no room for any conscientious objection by doctors, if they choose not to impose the U.S.
women who have asked to have an abortion. Failure to comply with the law by doctors will in fact be penalized with the loss of the operating license of the profession. The new standard, promoted by Republican Governor Rick Perry also is the first passed by the House of Representatives of the state of Texas in 2011 - was not arbitrary, according to analysts.
A short distance from the mid-term elections, where Democrats have suffered a sound thrashing Obama, the Republicans more conservative states - like Texas, former President George W. Bush - will send a clear message to Washington to reverse course.
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