tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218895095376593246.post1629123164163759990..comments2023-11-03T03:12:21.931-05:00Comments on Cahnman's Musings: Texas Alliance for Life endorses Abortion Squish (UPDATED)Cahnmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542963247073132479noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218895095376593246.post-55739836921899005692014-05-08T16:08:26.531-05:002014-05-08T16:08:26.531-05:00To be clear, Texas Alliance for Life opposes all e...To be clear, Texas Alliance for Life opposes all exceptions to abortion bans for any sort of disability of the unborn child. We oppose exceptions to a ban on late term abortions in cases when the child has a "severe, irreversible brain impairment" (the Hartnett amendment) and when the child has a "severe, irreversible . . . vital organ impairment" (the Branch amendment). Medical experts we have consulted tell us both conditions would render the unborn child to be non-viable, i.e., incapable of living very long after birth even with the best medical treatment.<br /><br />We can no sooner advocate the destruction of an unborn child with those conditions than the destruction of a newborn child with those conditions, even though those children are not viable. <br /><br />However, fortunately those conditions are rare, and we will support abortion bans with those exceptions if they are necessary to garner enough votes to pass a bill that will protect the vast majority of babies who would otherwise not be protected. We know from experience that laws can be improved in future legislative sessions.<br /><br />The issue here is whether Dan Branch is pro-life, and his record is overwhelmingly pro-life. <br /><br />Why did Branch offer his amendment in 2005? He explained his reason several times during the floor debate (which can be seen on the archived video feed). He wanted the Hartnett amendment to be consistent with the reality of medical practice. Branch has since explained that would help protect the law from a constitutional challenge. While the 2005 law has not be challenged, there was always the risk of an attack in the courts.<br /><br />We point out that Dan Branch supported HB 2, with the ban on abortions after the fifth month of pregnancy. That law, authored by Rep. Jodi Laubenberg, also has an exception for cases when the unborn child is not viable. We hope this blogger will not attack Rep. Laubenberg, whom we hold in very high regard.<br />Joe Pojman, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03805594972160786059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218895095376593246.post-91403729238705768032014-05-08T14:23:04.165-05:002014-05-08T14:23:04.165-05:00This bogus claim about pro-life Dan Branch made by...This bogus claim about pro-life Dan Branch made by Texas Right to Life (who endorsed Branch' opponent) has been entirely discredited by PolitiFact Texas and rated "False":<br /><br />http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2014/apr/24/texas-right-life/texas-lawmakers-including-dan-branch-tightened-lim/<br /><br />"Texas Right to Life said, 'In 2005, Dan Branch tried to expand third-trimester abortions in Texas.'<br /><br />This statement would hold up if Branch's amendment loosened established limits. To the contrary, lawmakers including Branch embraced specific restrictions superseding a broad limit stating that any fetus with a severe, irreversible abnormality could be aborted in the third trimester.<br /><br />If Branch's proposal had been adopted, such abortions could have taken place if a fetus had a severe irreversible impairment to the brain or--Branch’s wrinkle--another vital organ. The bottom line is Branch’s proposal would have restricted such abortions more than they'd been limited, which makes this claim False."<br /><br />The truth is that beginning with Dan Branch' first legislative session in 2003, he has been voting pro-life for:<br /><br />* Defunding Planned Parenthood, which has closed many of their abortion facilities and saved lives,<br />* For parental consent for abortion, which has substantially decreased abortions on minor girls,<br />* A ban on abortions in the third-trimester, which caused a drop by more than half.<br />* Personhood of the unborn child to protect unborn babies from assault and murder,<br />* Informed consent for women, including the sonogram bill,<br />* Ban on abortions after the fifth month of pregnancy (HB 2),<br />* Dramatically increased safety regulations at abortion facilities (HB 2), which is closing more abortion facilities.<br /><br />Dan Branch is pro-life, and his voting record proves it. We urge voters to support Dan Branch for Attorney General.<br /><br />Joe Pojman, Ph.D.<br />Executive Director, Texas Alliance for Life PAC<br />Joe Pojman, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03805594972160786059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218895095376593246.post-2625758072974331722014-05-08T13:49:38.525-05:002014-05-08T13:49:38.525-05:00It is untruthful to claim that Dan Branch tried to...It is untruthful to claim that Dan Branch tried to expand third trimester abortions <br /><br />http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2014/apr/24/texas-right-life/texas-lawmakers-including-dan-branch-tightened-lim/<br /><br />Branch voted to ban third trimester abortions, along with the majority of the legislature. read this politifact article, it goes into detail and can help explain why your claims are also mislead. <br /><br />It is even more untruthful to claim that Texas Alliance for Life "endorsed dead babies." They endorsed a candidate who has been devoted to protecting innocent human life throughout his entire time in the House. <br /><br />Do you ever stop to think of the damage you are potentially doing to innocent human babies by spreading these false claims about an organization committed to protecting them? Do you ever stop to think maybe you should do research before making such far fetched and hostile claims? <br /><br />Stop using babies as tokens in your political games. And stop writing about Jesus, because you aren't doing Him any favors either when you follow your posts about Jesus with posts that are so mislead as to accuse a prolife organization of endorsing dead babies. That's called lying and slandering. Jesus doesn't like lying or slandering. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14494500122236608118noreply@blogger.com