Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities [12 VAC 5 ‑ 412]
Action Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 3/29/2013
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3/22/13  10:02 pm
Commenter: Liz Hildebrand

self regulation is no recommendation
 

I am pro-woman, pro-child, pro rights of the father to have a say in the life of his child.  In short, I am pro-life!  I oppose abortion as it is anti-woman, anti-child and anti the right of many fathers who suffer because they had no say when their child was destroyed.

I strongly support safety and sanitary regulations for abortions clinics, not because I support abortion (I don't) but because any facility in the Commonwealth of VA intending to provide medical  procedures must meet basic standards.  That's common sense - a Virginia trademark.  Why would anyone with nothing to hide oppose basic safety and sanitation?

Self regulation balanced against profit margin doesn't make for pursuit of the highest of standards.  True concern invites and welcomes outside inspection to keep all involved well above the bar. 

How interesting it is to me that on Jan 3, 2013, extensive regulations were set in place over veterinary clinics in VA.  I recall no opostition to those.  How telling this is as to who or what we as a society really care about.

Those who truly care about women will want to provide the cleanest and safest environment possible when they undergo medical procedures.  It is not an act of care or concern to tell a woman that her best or only option is to kill her child.  That is misguided mercy at best and murder for profit many a time.  True concern reaches out to help, not hurt.  It does not seek to profit.

For those who are in need of help before or after abortion, contact Project Rachel  888-456-HOPE.  There you will receive true help and no one will judge you or charge you because they truly do care.  Women deserve better than abortion - in any clinic.

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