Protect Underage Survivors of Rape, Incest, and Assault
At a time when Congress should be thinking about pressing issues facing America, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has instead tried to pacify his anti-choice base by proposing a bill around minors and abortion that puts victims of rape, incest and assault in danger. Say NO! Sign the petition: http://go.care2.com/e/LkV/oC/sYHV This bill, misleadingly named the "Child Custody Protection Act" would make it a federal crime for any person other than a parent - including a grandparent, aunt, or religious counselor - to accompany a young woman for abortion care in another state. This means that young women seeking the help of a responsible adult OTHER than a parent because of violence or abuse at home would be forced to be accompanied by their abuser or go it alone. Tell your Senator not to support this deeply flawed bill. Clearly, this is an attempt on the part of Senator Frist to appease his radical base during election season. If he is really interested in good child custody laws, he should should consider how a young woman became pregnant and whether she consented. His proposed bill does not take this into account, and in fact -- it actually puts the lives of many young women who need guidance the most at risk. Sign the petition and urge the Senate to protect underage survivors of rape, incest, and assault by saying NO to the "Child Custody Protection Act" now! Thanks for your help today. Lauren Alvarez, Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/496102484?z00m=95531&z00m=95531&ltl=1153763291