Fight FOCA

I was just reading about this and I thought I'd pass it along to anyone who hadn't heard about it yet. The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is a bill to legalize abortions nationwide, overturning any state laws and basically nullifying the will of the majority in many states that have enacted laws limiting abortion, or requiring underage kids to notify parents. It also will force doctors and nurses to perform these acts even if they feel it is against their own beliefs (allowing someone else's beliefs to overturn the doctor's or nurse's freedom of religion, basically).

The Catholic Church has made it clear to President Elect Obama that if the bill passes (which he publicly promised Planned Parenthood would be the first thing he does in office), they will close their hospitals rather than allow this. Obviously this will go beyond just affecting abortions, but will affect the economy, with many workers losing jobs if those hospitals close. Healthcare in many places will go down the tubes because the remaining hospitals will be overrun and emergency room waiting times will get even worse.

No matter what people believe about abortion, this bill should not pass. Isn't that why we have our government organized how it is? So states can allow their citizens to decide what they think is best for their state, not so the national government can overturn any state laws?

I put a button on the side of the blog which will take you to the website to sign a petition, and support those who oppose this bill. So spread the word, and support our freedoms.