Making Sure You're Being Kicked When You're Down...

Here is a great op ed article from the Statesman. It is very well written with the arguments against the new proposed ultrasound bill being grounded in fact. Although it is very much against the bill and most decidedly negative, it seems the author is trying to show points of factual mis-interpretation, such as the Texas law that forces doctors to inform patients that having an abortion increase the chance for breast cancer in the future. This is a ridiculous claim, since not only has it never been substantiated in research, two of the largest cancer research organizations have both blatantly stated the complete opposite - that there is absolutely NO proven link. I think the article is written with distinct bias, but I think the author is spot on with their opinions and their defense of their position. I love the state I was born and raised in, and living outside of Texas for 6 1/2 years before moving back last August reinforced my feelings. As I discover legislation on the table such as this, though, it reminds me that stereotypes are founded in truths, and that we still have a way to go. I am just happy to be a first-hand witness to the maturation process of my state. A "changing of the guard" will happen soon, I am certain. Whether it's minority/majority flip-flopping, or the end of a narrow minded generation, I am not sure. I'm just sure it will!