Finally, some good news amidst what’s increasingly looking like an anti-choice free-for-all. HB 1445 (the House incarnation of SB 123) did not pass yesterday! Last night I saw an AJC article about it that included the word “balked” but after scouring AJC.com for about 15 minutes I can’t find the damn thing.* But don’t take my word for it - check out the votes.
I sent emails to Kathy Ashe (my current rep) and Mary Margaret Oliver (my soon-to-be rep), thanking them for voting against the bill. If you have time, take a few minutes to thank some of the reps who voted ‘no.’ (If you don’t know who your rep is, you can use Project Vote Smart to find out.) This bill’s demise is a breath of fresh air, and with all the anti-choice clammer, they should be reminded that their constituents truly appreciate it.
* Update: Ryan found the AJC article I was talking about. The lede:
The Georgia House balked Monday at passing legislation that would allow pharmacists to refuse on moral or religious grounds to fill any prescription that they believe could terminate a pregnancy.
Thanks, Ryan! (”Google news, my friend,” was all he said.)
Update #2: Okay, so maybe “demise” is a strong word, because upon further investigation, it looks like the bill could come up for reconsideration at a later date, even though it’s tabled right now. Admittedly, I don’t know a whole hell of a lot about the state legislative process, so feel free to put me in my place.
Also, Thomas has more.
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9 Responses to "Republicans in your pants a little less"
Your CSS changed a bit lately, non? Looks great. Thanks for the Project Vote Smart link, although in Alabama we just fire a shotgun in the air and the politicians come-a’-runnin’ for some vittles.
We had steak today ;)
Why is this even an issue? Jeez. I am glad it didn’t pass; and I hope it fails again.
Thanks for the Project Vote link - I now know that my GA Senate rep is Doug Stoner. And yes, I find that funny. I’m 5.
Alyssa, you will also be happy to know that Stoner, a democrat, unseated Ginger Collins, a Repube, in the 2004 election. I think he was the only Dem to unseat a Rep in the whole nation. Collins was one of seven senators to vote against the 6% ABV beer law. I hate her so much.
Tony, why am I not surprised that this came down to beer with you? :D
I’m excited to see that my district is represented by a couple of Democrats. It’s probably the Vinings influence, but it does give me some hope for Georgia.
Beer is Freedom.
Not Beer is Not Freedom.
Think about it.
I strongly recommend the kegerator.
This makes about as much sense as, say, Andrea Dworkin taking a job as a stripper and then refusing to give lapdances. Just… don’t take the job if it’s going to cause severe moral cramps.
These “pharmacists” are the worst kinds of Christians. They want to have the label of “martyr” slapped on them without actually having to take a risk for what they believe in. They want cheap grace and easy moralizing instead of true discipleship, and they disgrace the term “Christian” by doing so.
Ken, waaaaaaaaay ahead of you.