Aborting Planned Parenthood in South Dakota

Maybe there were 'technical problems.' But the abortuary was closed.

A state law that requires abortionists to inform women – before an abortion – that the procedure "will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique, living human being" apparently has done what no other pro-life protest has been able to accomplish – the closure of Planned Parenthood's abortion facility.


...pro-life protesters gathered from several different organizations at the Sioux Falls Planned Parenthood business, as did several women who apparently had appointments.

However, a spokesman for the protest groups said no abortionists arrived and the women left after being counseled by the pro-lifer sidewalk counselors.

"I think Planned Parenthood cannot figure out a way not to comply with the law,"


South Dakota's legislation is specific.


The new law requires abortionists to explain to women that:

The abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique, living human being;

The pregnant woman has an existing relationship with that unborn human being and that the relationship enjoys protection under the United States Constitution and under the laws of South Dakota;

That by having an abortion, her existing relationship and her existing constitutional rights with regards to that relationship will be terminated;

A description of all known medical risks of the procedure including depression and related psychological stress and increased risk of suicide


Previously, pro-lifers lost a battle over a state law which would have banned abortions outright. This legislation, upheld by the 8th Circuit, is the pro-life response to that defeat.


Some Leggie ought to start the ball rolling in Wisconsin.