Dear Editor,
A big lie is circulated in our society by thousands of people each day. Most are guilty of spreading this lie without even realizing it.
What is the big lie? It’s quite simple. When abortion is referred to as “healthcare” that’s the big lie.
The definition of healthcare is worded as “efforts made to maintain or restore physical, mental, or emotional well-being especially by trained and licensed professionals.” Abortion doesn’t fall within these parameters. Abortion takes a human life … it’s that simple.
By including abortion under the umbrella of healthcare, it is a deliberate attempt to persuade people that it’s a normal medical procedure. However, aborting a human life is far from normal. The very word abortion means something was terminated or ended too soon and not part of the planned routine.
When abortion is looked upon as the only answer to an unplanned pregnancy, it drives home the thought that death is the answer. Millions of women have been deceived into killing their unborn child as the answer to their problem. However, this goes against all that God has planned for our lives. Aborting an unborn child is the polar opposite of what maternal healthcare should be.
Just stop to imagine the impact true women’s healthcare centers for pregnant women if we poured resources into these centers instead of abortion (killing) centers. We should be giving women help and hope in order for them to receive proper maternal healthcare. Far too often women look to abortion as the answer when in fact, it’s the beginning of a life of guilt and heartache for a great many who decide to abort (kill) their unborn child.
Our lawmakers, pastors, physicians, nurses and the community at large should be focused on how to help both the mother and the child.
Sadly, that’s not the case in many states. Illinois has one of the most broad sweeping abortion rights laws in our nation thanks to pro-abortion Democrats and Gov. Pritzker. I have listed the common abortion restrictions found in other states that do not exist in Illinois law.
Illinois does not impose:
- A mandatory waiting period between a consultation and the abortion procedure.
- A requirement to listen to state-mandated information or view an ultrasound.
- Spousal consent or notification requirements for married individuals.
- Bans on specific types of abortion procedures.
Furthermore, Illinois law requires most private health insurance plans to provide coverage for abortion care just as they would for other pregnancy-related services.
In addition, Gov. Pritzker did away with the Parental Notice of Abortion Act, which required a minor to notify an adult family member or seek a waiver from a judge. This law was repealed by the Youth Health and Safety Act, and as of June 1, 2022, parental involvement is no longer legally required. In other words, your 14 year old daughter could legally get an abortion in Illinois without her parents knowledge or consent. And this is considered healthcare?
It’s way past time that society realizes that abortion is not now, nor will it ever be “healthcare”. Using the term “healthcare” for abortion is just a continuation of the big lie.
Jeanne Strubbe
Illinois Valley Lutherans For Life
