I completely agree with Nicolette's post "Dear Texas: Stay out of my health decisions" regarding Texas' unbelievable control with personal decisions such as restrictions on abortions. I also second the unnecessary restrictions of a counseling sessions as well as an ultrasound. This seems to invade a woman's privacy in a way to have her change her mind, as if abortion is bad or frowned upon. If a woman wants an abortion, she should be able to get an abortion without restrictions (other than crucial health obstacles) or any further additional obligations.
The Texas law that requires minors to have parental permission before getting an abortion is also somewhat invasive of their own personal privacy. I do believe that it is true that in many cases, minors need to have their parents with them in any medical reason, however at times this can be unnecessary and may even cause themselves even more harm. I believe should be the woman's individual decision to be able to get an abortion, regardless of age, and for minors I think that an informational consultation should be necessary due to young women that may not have been educated properly in the sex education category.
It is absurd that the government is trying to regulate women's bodies. It is almost like the government is taking advantage of women by creating laws and regulations with the use of medical practice. I think this comes as unconstitutional as well as somewhat of an abuse of power. Women are in many ways in this world seen as inferior due to the patriarchal environment from past decades. It is time to stop this with completely equal rights for everyone, no matter what gender, and giving women their rights back is a good way to start.
