is it 1906 or 2006?

looks like south dakota is one state that needs to be kicked-out of the ol' union. they are gearing up for an all-out ban on all abortions, even those in the case of rape or incest. super! as it is, there is only one abortion clinic in the entire state.and it wasn't even a close vote:

"after more than an hour of fierce and emotional debate, the senators rejected pleas to add exceptions for incest or rape or for the health of the pregnant woman and instead voted, 23 to 12, to outlaw all abortions, except those to save the woman's life."

well, why save a woman's life? clearly, it means nothing.

read the full article and prepare to be disgusted.

action alerts:

• national abortion and reproductive rights action league (naral) pro-choice america. send a message to your governor.
• saveroe.com. send a message to south dakota's (unfortunate) governor.

[via amanda at blogher.]

source: davey, monica. "ban on most abortions advances in south dakota." new york times 23 feb. 2006: national.