South Carolina Urges Abortion Ultrasounds
Many are appalled to read about H-3355. They believe forcing women to view an ultrasound before receiving an abortion is blatant discrimination. Yet there are those who see this as an opportunity for women to change their minds when considering killing an unborn fetus. As Gov. Mark Sanford stated, “This new ultrasound requirement is an important one in that I think it has the potential to lessen the number of abortions carried out in South Carolina.”
I think he is right. This is an important bill that can assist in reducing the number of abortions in South Carolina and provides the woman with the available information to allow her to make an informed choice. If pregnancies (except in the cases of incest and rape) are prevented before conception, then this bill would not be necessary. But after conception, a human life is involved and viewing an ultrasound may make a big difference in whether or not that fetus has a chance at life.