California Voters Reject Parental Notification Law On Abortion

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California Voters Reject Parental Notification Law On Abortion

Inside Traditional Values Coalition, November 10, 2005

Voters in California narrowly defeated Proposition 73, a measure supported by TVC. If passed, Prop. 73 would have required doctors to notify a parent or guardian of a girl under the age of 18 who is seeking an abortion. Parental consent would not be needed.

In supporting Prop. 73, TVC Chairman Louis P. Sheldon observed: "The issue of parental notification for minors seeking abortions will draw voters to the polls. It is absurd that minors cannot get an aspirin without their parent's permission, but they can get an abortion without a parent even knowing. That is why we must educate voters about the importance of this year's special election."

After the defeat, Rev. Sheldon observed: "This is a sad day for parental rights and the safety of unborn children. It is clear that Planned Parenthood's scare tactics and love affair with the killing of unborn babies energized its pro-abortion base. The battle isn't over. We will continue fighting to defend the unborn and parental rights!"

Prop. 73 was proposed to defend under age girls from exploitation by older males who commit statutory rape when they impregnate girls. These rapes are routinely hidden by abortion clinic personnel who are more interested in making money than defending girls from rapists.

See TVC's report on Planned Parenthood's deliberate cover up of statutory rapes: "Child Sex Abuse Cover Up!"

Prop. 73 lost by 52.2% to 47.8%. Planned Parenthood's "Campaign for Teen Safety" poured $4.1 million into defeating this important legislation.

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