This move is what is called a wedge strategy - by deliberately inserting the reference to the unborn, they can then wait for precedence to be set in regards to the application of self-defense; or cited in a different matter. It is a deliberate dick move. It is designed to fire up their constituents, give fuel to the fundamentalists, and further erode the opportunity to choose in the matter of reproduction.
Quote:Somehow I don't believe the actual intent of the bill is how it is presented on that website.That is exactly the intent of the bill. It is designed specifically with the goal of making abortion unavailable. One of the many hurdles and outright scare tactics that have been used in South Dakota for that purpose.