There is a frightening proposal in Colorado to add an amendment to the Colorado Constitution. It would be a tragedy for all women of child-bearing age. The proposal is to give a fertilized egg the same legal rights as a human being. That would mean any birth control measures or abortions would be against the law. If this law passes, we will have many, many more unwanted babies and women dying from illegal abortions.
Having been the pediatrician for many pregnant, unmarried teens, I know their lives are changed forever if they carry a baby to term. Their life-script is written and their choices are gone unless families rally around or the babies are given up for adoption. Even then the girls' lives are irrevocably changed. The majority of these girls come from low income families and another mouth to feed is just not possible. With our most inadequate U.S. health care system, this law would put an even greater burdern on our already overstretched resources. This amendment must be defeated.
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