Well, that's a twist in the abortion debate I wasn't expecting...

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/26/us/politics/personhood-amendments-would-ban-nearly-all-abortions.html?smid=fb-nytimes&WT.mc_id=PO-SM-E-FB-SM-LIN-PPA-102611-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click

So Mississippi...you know- the state with the worst education in the country, lots of poor people and overall not a great place to live (Sorry, but look at the data- it's not very kind). They decided that trying to outlaw abortion was just not enough. So what do they decide to do? Let's pass a constitutional amendment that makes a fertilized egg a human being. Damn. They are not messing around.
So what does that even mean? Well, no abortions...duh. Rape and incest? Nope- absolutely no abortions. Abortion to save the mother's life? Not gonna happen. No "morning after" pills either, you heathens (though they only prevent fertilization from happening...so once it's fertilized they do nothing. But apparently facts don't matter). In vitro fertilization? Kind of gray area.

Pull quote- "Personhood is bigger than just shutting down abortion clinics; it's an opportunity for people to say that we're made in the image of God." You didn't misread that. Separation of church and state anyone?

It's no secret how pro choice I am. Do I like abortion? No, but honestly, who does? Nobody, that's who. I know it's asking a lot, but I just like having control over my body and be able to make choices about it.

It's also interesting to hear about Conservative pro life groups that want nothing to do with this campaign, because of the possible repercussions. Because if this passes, there will be a legal battle and it will be declared unconstitutional- and some pro life groups are afraid higher courts may make a judgment that hurts their movement more so. I'm not a lawyer, so I can't say with 100% certainty that this will be declared unconstitutional; but I'm also not an idiot, so I can say it's pretty damn probable.

I could go on and on...but I'll just end with this- is Mississippi prepared to deal with higher birth rates if this passes? Because if there are no abortions, there will obviously be more babies. That means there's also going to be a higher instance of women having children they can't take of. There's a good chance they will go on Public Assistance. And then be told over and over by the government, the media and many others that she's a lazy, awful human being because she's leeching off the government. If you don't want women having children they can't afford/take care of- then give them options. You know, like fund Planned Parenthood so women can get easier access to contraception and not get pregnant. You can't have it both ways- sorry Mississippi. Go ahead and throw a tantrum. Not like it will make a difference. You're already considered one of, if not the, worst states to live in. Yet, you've somehow found a way to sink to a new low.