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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
I can't believe that you were so busy looking for old Ivins columns that I scooped you on this:
New law could mean death penalty for doctors
Legislators say that wasn't their intent with the abortion measure
By KELLEY SHANNON
Associated Press
AUSTIN - Texas doctors who perform abortions without parental approval or after the third trimester could face capital murder charges because of a new law that takes effect this week, a prosecutors group says.
The Texas District and County Attorneys Association has outlined that scenario in its new book updating the Texas penal code and in public presentations around the state. The group says such charges could occur under the new law because of the 2003 fetal protection law.
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory...olitan/3330600
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Well, as it appears that no one actually wants the thing to operate that way, I expect they will change it asap and before someone tries to prove a point with it (pro or con). But wtf, the DAs didn't have any legislators' ears before it got passed?
