Recently, in Florida, Governor Charlie Crist has been put in a position to make his viewpoint clear on the topic of abortion. As part of his health care reform in Florida, he must decide whether or not he should veto HA 1143, which allows the government to interfere with the woman’s personal life choices, such as abortion. The legislation is written with many contradictions such as: the government opting out of the involvement in the decision of types of health care individuals choose, at the same time the government is told to push and enforce decisions that are between the woman and her doctor. One of the most eyebrow raising changes in HA 1143 would be that women seeking abortions must first receive an ultra sound even if their doctor has explained it was not necessary. Most women put through traumatizing instances such as rape, would have to hear the doctor explain the physical description of the child. If the patient does not wish to hear the doctor explain the ultra sound, the patient must fill out a consent form to waive the rights to view. So this health care reform in Florida in a nutshell; HA 1143 wants women to procure health insurance, which include costs such as an ultra sound, even if doctors explain one is not necessary. Why should individuals in Florida have to be forced to pay for health care coverage, when it’s not even a requirement? Hopefully Crist can make a good decision in Florida as far as his health care reform by vetoing HA 1143.
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