National ire over Ala. prosecuting pregnant moms

Submitted by Matt on Sun, 2008-08-03 20:34

Story here. Excerpt:

'Gambril has filed charges against five other women who either tested positive for drugs after giving birth or while they were pregnant and on probation, arguing that it's necessary to bring such cases to deter drug use and protect the children. In one case, the baby was born premature and died after an hour.

Jayasinghe's group and others including the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence say the law wasn't designed to apply to pregnant women and their fetuses. They also warn that the law could drive women to seek abortions or avoid prenatal care to escape prosecution, and they note that appellate courts across the country have overturned convictions based on similar laws.'

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"'Gambril has filed charges against five other women who either tested positive for drugs after giving birth or while they were pregnant and on probation, arguing that it's necessary to bring such cases to deter drug use and protect the children. In one case, the baby was born premature and died after an hour."

Oh my goodness, this may establish that a fetus (baby) has rights. What ever happened to, "A woman's body, a woman's choice?"

This may make it harder for women to commit murders. Fortunately for women, they can still get away with committing murder against any man. They merely need to lie and allege battered woman syndrome.

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Submitted by MR on Mon, 2008-08-04 20:32

"They merely need to lie and allege battered woman syndrome."

Well, the baby WAS kicking her all the time. The drugs were self-defense.

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Submitted by ItsDan on Tue, 2008-08-05 02:03