Henry's Veto on Abortion Bills Overridden--Now Law

[nathanm]

There's no over the counter plan B in Oklahoma.  That was taken away too.  It has to be prescribed.

Wow, I wasn't aware of that. That's absolutely stone age. I swear it's as if people in this state want to punish women for having sex.

[swake]

Wow, I wasn't aware of that. That's absolutely stone age. I swear it's as if people in this state want to punish women for having sex.

You just now figured that out?

[nathanm]

You just now figured that out?

I suspected, but other than the Plan B issue, I could at least see how it was possible, if not plausible, that it was all about concern for fetuses. Not allowing OTC Plan B is a pretty strong indicator that it has nothing to do with protecting fetuses after all.

[Breadburner]

There's no over the counter plan B in Oklahoma.  That was taken away too.  It has to be prescribed.

I was refering to this on a national level...I should have been more clear.....

[SXSW]

I was refering to this on a national level...I should have been more clear.....

Plan B is prescription-only nationwide or just in Oklahoma? 

[Breadburner]

Plan B is prescription-only nationwide or just in Oklahoma? 

I believe if you are 17 or older you do not need a script......

[SXSW]

I believe if you are 17 or older you do not need a script......

That seems fair.

I know a lawsuit was filed against these measures this week, I wonder how long it will take before they are struck down?  I hope this backfires for the legislators that voted for it, and really hope it's released how much this cost the state.

[shadows]

I believe if you are 17 or older you do not need a script......

Made the suggestion some 20 years ago when the unwanted pregnancies  were on the discussion at the city commission meeting.  The suggestion was that instead of the flyers sent with the utility billing send a dozen condoms with full instructions.  The only results was applause from the audience.

How many posters have researched the age of Mary, mother of Jesus?      

[Townsend]

I believe if you are 17 or older you do not need a script......

I haven't looked that up yet but that's not what the TV people told me.

Oh, edited to say it is covered by Medicaid in Oklahoma apparently...at least before all this craziness kicked up dust.

Shadows, Mary at what time?  This year she turned 2,062 on March 14th.

[nathanm]

Ok, this makes me laugh: http://www.theonion.com/video/new-law-requires-women-to-name-baby-paint-nursery,14393/

[Townsend]

http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=12414507

Attorneys Agree To Block On Oklahoma Ultrasound Law

Attorneys Agree To Block On Oklahoma Ultrasound Law
Posted: May 03, 2010 6:42 AM CDT
Updated: May 03, 2010 9:57 AM CDT



The agreement stopped a scheduled hearing Monday in Oklahoma County District Court on the request for a restraining order by the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights.Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorneys for Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson have agreed to a court order requested by abortion providers to temporarily block enforcement of the state's new abortion law.

The law requires pregnant women to have an ultrasound and hear a detailed description of the fetus before they can get an abortion.

The agreement stopped a scheduled hearing Monday in Oklahoma County District Court on the request for a restraining order by the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights. District Judge Noma Gurich said she was notified by attorneys for both sides that they would accept the temporary restraining order.

Gurich says she will now schedule a hearing for sometime in July on a request for a temporary injunction against the law.

[Townsend]

State supreme court tosses restrictive abortion laws

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=14&articleid=20121204_14_0_OLHMIY103862

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday tossed out two laws that placed restrictions on abortions.

The state's high court found that House Bill 2780 was unconstitutional, upholding a ruling from Oklahoma County District Court.

The measure would have required any woman seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound within an hour of the procedure and to have its results explained to her before the procedure.

All justices concurred except for Noma Gurich, who recused from the decision.

The state's high court also found unconstitutional House Bill 1970, which put restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs. The opinion was unanimous.

An Oklahoma County District Court judge found in May that the measure was "an unconstitutional law in violation of the fundamental rights of women to privacy and bodily integrity" guaranteed in the Oklahoma Constitution.

Attorney General Scott Pruitt had appealed both decisions to the state Supreme Court.

Well that took a few years and a lot of our money.  Well done State of Oklahoma.

[guido911]

State supreme court tosses restrictive abortion laws

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=14&articleid=20121204_14_0_OLHMIY103862

Well that took a few years and a lot of our money.  Well done State of Oklahoma.

You got what you want T, apparently unrestricted abortion rights. Now you are b!tching about the process to get there?

[Townsend]

You got what you want T, apparently unrestricted abortion rights. Now you are b!tching about the process to get there?

Think harder.

[guido911]

Think harder.

I already have. No need to bring in a second brain cell in this thread. Our state legislature is no fan of abortion rights and seeks to restrict it (which I support). Your upset because of it.

Now, man up and admit you oppose restrictions on abortion rights. Otherwise, why "thank" Oklahoma for wasting its time and money.