Imagine a world where doctors are forbidden by law to put their patient’s health first — when that patient is a woman seeking an abortion.
The Bush administration wants this to become a reality for every woman in America and her doctor — and sooner than you think.
This Wednesday, November 30 the Supreme Court will hear Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood — a case that could eliminate the requirement that abortion restrictions must include protections for women’s health.
If Ayotte is decided the way the Bush administration wants, politicians — not doctors — will judge when patients can and cannot receive the care they need. A decision in favor of the Bush administration’s standards would give a green light to states to pass laws that deny women access to abortion in medical emergencies.
Ayotte makes it clearer than ever: the balance of the Supreme Court WILL determine the future of a woman’s right to choose.
If Samuel Alito is confirmed, he would tip the Court against the right to choose for decades, and Ayotte is just a sample of the kind of case he will encounter in that time.
This is why we’re asking you to make a special effort this week in our National Stop Alito Petition Drive. Just a few minutes of your time could affect the future of a woman’s right to choose for generations.
Samuel Alito has written, “the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion.” We must not allow him the chance to pursue this legal philosophy as a justice on the Supreme Court when so many women’s lives are at stake.
Help us tell our senators that Alito is wrong for a woman’s right to choose, and wrong for our country. Thanks again for all you’re doing!
TELL YOUR SENATORS, NO TO ALITO:
http://petition.savethecourt.org/fwd/campaigns/savethecourt/register/fc3c4e7fd9e7c7702f2d1c855b206fc
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AND WHILE YOU’RE AT IT, SIGN PLANNED PARENTHOOD’S ANTI-ALITO PETITION, TOO:
http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/sc_round3_oppose2?rk=j1Al2BE1%5fzGQE
NARAL IS SHOOTING FOR 500,000 SIGNATURES, PLEASE ADD YOURS:
http://prochoiceaction.org/campaign/sen_scotus_alito_103105/forward
AND DON’T FORGET: URGE CONGRESS TO SUPPORT PLAN B:
http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/women_are_waiting/index.html