Abortion bill is inhumane

THE new proposed late-term abortion bill due to be voted on in October is a travesty for Queensland women and children. I cannot believe that in a society that protects many animals we do not have the same regard for human life.

Science has now clearly shown us that a baby in utero feels pain at just eight weeks. Some of the new bill says: Abortion for any reason whatsoever up to 22 weeks gestation, including sexselection abortion.

Abortion past 22 weeks to birth, if two doctors consent, one of these doesn’t even have to see the woman or her file.

Zero safeguards for women considering abortion, no cooling-off periods, no informed consent conditions and no independent counselling.

I am a Christian feminist and I know my views are seen as anti-women’s rights, but how can the killing of the unborn be seen as a right?

Surely people can see this is effectively condoning infanticide — wanted babies are cherished while unwanted are discarded.

Pregnancy is not an inconvenience, it is a state of being that demands responsibility.

If a child is unwanted then there are so many people who cannot have children who would gladly adopt and/or provide for a woman during pregnancy.

If you agree with me please contact your state MP and tell them why you don’t want them to pass this bill. Vikki Blyth, Redlynch