The U. S. Senate voted on January 30, 2025, regarding the "Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act" but failed to pass it with a 52-47 vote, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. This act aimed to require medical care for babies born alive during third-trimester abortions, but every Senate Democrat opposed it.
In states that support Roe v. Wade, third-trimester abortions can be performed for various reasons, not just medical emergencies. Many babies can survive outside the womb at this stage, but such abortions are often performed for social or economic reasons rather than life-threatening conditions. The text reflects on past debates regarding late-term abortion procedures, such as the now-banned partial-birth abortion, which some view as a form of infanticide.
Former Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s comments in a 2019 interview highlight the controversial nature of care for babies born alive during failed abortions. He stated the baby would be "resuscitated" if the mother wanted but implying they could be left without care if she did not. This perspective raises ethical concerns about neglecting a newborn, which critics label as passive euthanasia.
The text also discusses the reasons some women choose late-term abortions, such as the diagnosis of severe disabilities like Downs Syndrome. It criticizes the decision to terminate pregnancies based on such conditions, contrasting past portrayals of disabled individuals in media with modern practices that can lead to the extinction of such populations.
Additionally, the text mentions how some abortionists use drugs like digoxin to induce fetal death before birth, effectively preventing the possibility of rights being granted to a live-born child. The reasoning surrounding "after-birth abortion" is also introduced, suggesting that justifications for terminating pregnancies could apply to infants post-delivery, which challenges long-standing distinctions between abortion and infanticide.
Finally, the author expresses concern that only 60 senators could not unite against practices viewed as infanticide, calling this a disgrace.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/01/democrats_for_infanticide.html
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