Readers react to state’s abortion legislation

Re: “Colorado guarantees the right to abortion,” April 5 news story

On Tuesday, I read The Post’s front- page story that showed a picture of Gov. Jared Polis and a large group of elated supporters celebrating the signing of Colorado’s latest abortion “rights” bill.

I wondered how many of those people in the picture, including the governor, stopped to think where they would be today if their birth mother had decided to have an abortion?

Hmm . . . well, I guess that’s splitting hairs.

Bob Lowry, Highlands Ranch

I open The Denver Post and there is a large picture of people so full of joy that it spills over. Why are they that happy? Because they now have the right to murder tiny fetuses full of life that they do not want even though they made them.

The beginning of precious life is not to be taken for granted -- ask the thousands of couples who are unable to experience that joy.

The beginning of life is a miracle, no matter how you look at it. That huge picture of those hate- filled smiling faces on your front page is offensive and painful.

Mary Ann Lueckel, Broomfield

By signing the abortion rights bill, Gov. Jared Polis recognizes a woman’s right to choose. This subject has been a political football for years and I sincerely believe the government has no place in this discussion. Women have a right to determine what happens to their bodies.

Abortion should not be considered as birth control; however, there are circumstances when abortion is necessary. Women seeking this type of care are provided with counseling before a procedure, and all alternative options are presented. Ultimately armed with knowledge, it is up to the woman to decide.

With Roe vs. Wade, gone are the desperate back- alley coat- hanger procedures that left women physically and emotionally scarred.

Thank you, governor, for standing up for women.

Elaine Little, Denver