If Virginia Delegate John Cosgrove has his way, failing to report a
miscarriage to the police within 12 hours could land you a fine of
$2,500 or up to twelve months in jail.
Don't believe me?
Think it couldn't happen here?
Think again.
Cosgrove's bill says, "When a fetal death occurs without medical
attendance, it shall be the woman's responsibility to report the death
to the law-enforcement agency in the jurisdiction of which the
delivery occurs within 12 hours after the delivery. A violation of
this section shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor."
That's right, folks - after four years of George W. Bush, it's okay
for the US attorney general to approve of torture, the government can
secretly pay journalists to spread propaganda with your tax dollars,
and it's a crime to not report a miscarriage to the local police
department.
But, uh, at least we're safe from terrorists or something.
From The Democratic Underground
http://www.democraticunderground.com/
Harry
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