DeWine urges Ohioans to oppose abortion measure as early voting starts.
Ohio Governor Urges Ohioans to Reject Proposed Abortion Amendment
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is calling on Ohioans to reject a proposed amendment that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution. As early voting on the measure begins, DeWine and his wife Fran DeWine have released an ad stating that the amendment, known as Issue 1, “goes too far” by allowing abortions at any stage of pregnancy.
Protect Women Ohio Advocates Against Issue 1
In the ad, DeWine emphasizes that regardless of one’s stance on abortion, Issue 1 is not the right choice for Ohio. Pro-life advocates and Republicans argue that the amendment would remove all limits on abortion in the state. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has stated that if passed, Issue 1 would effectively legalize all abortions in Ohio, providing greater protection to abortion rights than ever before.
Supporters and Opposition
The Ohio Democratic Party, the ACLU of Ohio, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, and the Ohio Women’s Alliance are among the supporters of Issue 1. However, opponents, such as the ballot issue political action committee Protect Women Ohio, have raised concerns about the amendment’s potential consequences.
Controversial Donation
Protect Women Ohio recently highlighted a controversial donation made by Martin Haskell, a proponent of partial-birth abortion, to Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights. This political action committee opposes a Republican-backed measure that would make it more difficult to amend the state constitution and supports the passage of Issue 1. Protect Women Ohio argues that Haskell’s donation is an investment in his late-term abortion practice.
The Barbaric Practice of Partial-Birth Abortion
Martin Haskell, who invented the partial-birth abortion technique in Ohio, has admitted to routinely performing late-term abortions at 20-24 weeks, with 80% of them being purely elective. Protect Women Ohio condemns this barbaric practice and warns against bringing such extremism and tragedy to the state.
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In addition to the abortion amendment, Ohioans will also vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults.
How would the passage of Issue 1 impact the ability of elected officials to regulate and restrict abortion?
R protection for the abortion industry at the expense of unborn children.
Governor DeWine has been a staunch supporter of pro-life policies throughout his political career. As Ohio’s Attorney General, he fought to defend the state’s restrictions on abortion, including the ban on elective abortions after the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat. Now, as Governor, he remains committed to protecting the sanctity of life and ensuring that Ohio remains a state that values and protects unborn children.
Issue 1, however, threatens to undermine the progress that has been made in reducing the number of abortions in the state. By enshrining the right to an abortion in the state constitution, the amendment would make it virtually impossible for the state legislature to pass any restrictions on abortion. It would strip away the ability of elected officials to represent the will of their constituents and instead place the power to regulate and restrict abortion solely in the hands of the courts.
Not only would Issue 1 eliminate any limits on abortion in Ohio, but it would also have far-reaching implications for the rest of the country. Ohio is a battleground state in the fight over abortion rights, and the passage of this amendment would embolden abortion activists across the nation. It would set a dangerous precedent and make it even more difficult for other states to enact common-sense restrictions on abortion.
Governor DeWine is not alone in his opposition to Issue 1. Protect Women Ohio, a coalition of pro-life organizations, has been actively advocating against the amendment. They argue that while the language of the amendment may sound appealing to some, it would actually do more harm than good. Protect Women Ohio believes that women deserve better than abortion, and that true empowerment comes from support and options that respect both the mother and the unborn child.
In addition to Governor DeWine and Protect Women Ohio, many other pro-life organizations, medical professionals, and concerned citizens are urging Ohioans to reject Issue 1. They recognize that enshrining the right to an abortion in the state constitution would have devastating consequences for unborn children and for the state as a whole.
Ultimately, the decision on Issue 1 lies in the hands of Ohio voters. As early voting begins, Governor DeWine and his wife Fran are urging their fellow Ohioans to carefully consider the implications of this proposed amendment. They are calling on Ohioans to reject Issue 1 and continue to support policies that protect and value the lives of unborn children.
Ohio has made great strides in promoting a culture of life, and it is vital that these efforts are not undone. By standing together and rejecting Issue 1, Ohio can continue to be a beacon of hope and protection for the unborn in a nation that too often disregards their humanity.
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