Parents Need Not Know In Illinois

Hey folks,

I posted DR. Laura’s article on Planned Parenthood on Monday 022508 Planned UNParenthood is Anti-Family. She said this.

“Talk about dangerous and destructive A Johnson County (Kansas) grand jury is investigating Planned “Un”Parenthood to determine whether the abortion provider complies with Kansas laws on parental notification and the 24-hour waiting period.”

Then she posted this.

PJI’s affiliate attorney commented: “Parents are morally and legally responsible for their minor children, so it is just common sense that they should be aware of their children’s whereabouts, particularly if they are being subjected to life-altering medical procedures, such as abortions.”

Well, looks like in Illinois, an LWL Judge has decided that the Parents need NOT know. The following is a statement by Lorie A. Chaiten, Director, Reproductive Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois:

“We are thrilled with today's ruling by U.S. District Court Judge David Coar holding that the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995 remains unconstitutional as written and therefore unenforceable. We know that most young women in Illinois will consult with a parent or guardian when making the difficult decision about whether to continue a pregnancy. However, in those few instances where a young woman is not able to tell her parents -- because of fear of abuse, neglect or being tossed from the house -- that young woman should not be denied essential reproductive health care. Judge Coar's ruling today continues to protect young women from such harm to their health and well-being.”

So this Liberal Judge, appointed to the Bench October 7, 1994, has decided that Planned Parenthood and the ACLU know more about what is better for YOUR Daughter than you do. This is a guy that started out as a Legal Intern, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, 1970 - 1971. He has been a Lib his whole career. Was there any doubt in how he was going to rule?
Peter

Sources:
OPNTalk - Planned UNParenthood is Anti-Family
ACLU of Illinious