Feminist Daily News Wire
January 30, 2009

South Carolina Bill Would Require 24 Hour Waiting Period Prior to Abortion Procedures

This article talks about the proposed bill that will require a 24 hours waiting period after viewing the ultrasound of the fetus in South Carolina. Currently, there is only a one hour waiting policy in effect.

"Republican Representative Greg Dellaney told NBC that he supports the bill because abortion is 'a monumental decision' that deserves 'at least a 24-hour waiting period.'"

However, Democrat Representative, Todd Rutherford, opposes the bill. He feels that the women, going to have the abortion, already know what exactly they are doing. Other critics continue by calling the 24 hour waiting period costly to the mothers that live in rural areas that have to pay for transportation to and from the hospital.



How can a comparison be made of the cost of transportation, to the cost of a child's life? If this bill is passed, it could make an enormous impact on the mothers that are planning on having an abortion. Having that 24 hours to view their child inside of them, and realizing the reality of what they will be doing, may change their minds. This is not a decision you can make easily, and although some women may have thought that their minds were made up when agreeing to the abortion, the waiting period could make all the difference. One hour is not enough.

This bill should be passed, not just for South Carolina, but for all states. This would significantly decrease the amount of abortions in the United States. Every life deserves a chance at living, and this could give all of the unborn fetus' a chance at their lives.