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Texas

LetMyPeopleVote

(152,002 posts) Sat Oct 1, 2022, 04:08 PM Oct 2022

Greg Abbott says he is forcing rape victims to give birth but will offer them "baby supplies."

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Greg Abbott says he is forcing rape victims to give birth but will offer them "baby supplies." (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2022 OP

What a moronic gesture from Abott at140 Oct 2022 #1

A rape victim who seeks abortion care can face greater punishment than her rapist LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2022 #2

at140

(6,117 posts)

1. What a moronic gesture from Abott

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Sat Oct 1, 2022, 04:15 PM

Oct 2022

Victims of rape are victims of brutal crime. Those women should not be forced to suffer another punishment in the form of unwanted baby for which they may not be adequately equipped.

LetMyPeopleVote

(152,002 posts)

2. A rape victim who seeks abortion care can face greater punishment than her rapist