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Angry Pro-Abortion Mob Thwarts Texas Bill Inspired by Gosnell, Karpen Horrors
June 26, 2013
Austin, TX - A ban on late-term abortions failed last night in the
Texas Legislature amid high drama and chaos created by an angry mob just
as the special session ended.
The
law was prompted by horrific details that came forth during the
Pennsylvania trial of late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell who was
convicted of murdering late-term babies born alive during abortions and
by allegations brought against Houston abortionist Douglas Karpen by
three former employees who say that he routinely killed babies born
alive in ways similar to the practices of Gosnell.
"The
angry mob that thwarted the vote last night wasn't defending women.
Those in that mob actually were defending those who commit the most
horrific of abortion abuses on viable babies while subjecting women to
substandard conditions and care. Their misguided actions only served
to continue to endanger the lives and health of women while allowing
those who exploit vulnerable women to continue their despicable and
predatory behavior," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman.
"We
supported the Texas ban on late-term abortions because we've seen the
victims of late-term abortion and heard the first-hand horror stories
of former abortion clinic employees," said Newman. "This is more about
protecting human rights than than anything else. To hear the
pro-aborts in hysteria over the prospect that viable babies might be
spared from a barbarically brutal death is frankly disturbing."
The
legislation passed in the House and was taken up by the Senate during a
special session called by Gov. Rick Perry. In order to block a vote
on the bill, State Sen. Wendy Davis launched a filibuster yesterday
that was intended to run until midnight when the session expired.
However, a violation of the filibuster rules prompted an objection at
9:40 p.m. stopping the filibuster and throwing the session into chaos.
Lack of security personnel made attempts to clear the unruly gallery futile.
A
vote was taken at 11:45 p.m. but at midnight time expired and there
was uncertainty of whether the bill was passed in time. At about 3:00
a.m., it was announced that Lt. Gov. Dewhurst could not get the bill
signed in time due to the mayhem caused by the chanting mob.
"We
live in a Constitutional Republic. We do not live by mob rule. While
the mob may have prevailed through thuggery this time, the result was a
defeat for pregnant women and their babies. Women deserve better,"
said Newman. "We support the call for a second special session to make
sure the voices of the majority of people who oppose late-term
abortions are heard and the rule of law has an opportunity to prevail."
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