446 people came to the Texas Capitol to support a bill that would criminalize abortion from the moment of conception. 446 people took time out of their lives to equate abortion with murder. 2/5
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I guess this is meant to be reassuring. And I guess if you’re a man, you can rest easy when these bills are debated. But the reality is that *446* people showed up to testify in support of this bill. 1/5https://twitter.com/bobbycblanchard/status/1116153390172655617 …
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446 people were ok with the understanding that in Texas, the penalty for murder is death. 446 people came out to say things like “A woman who has committed murder should be charged with murder”. A Houston pastor said “Whoever authorizes or commits murder is guilty”. 3/5
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The fact that this bill even got a committee hearing should alarm anyone who claims to be an ally to women and a supporter of reproductive rights. That 446 people showed up in support should alarm anyone who values women’s bodily autonomy. 4/5
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So, men: I’m glad you feel reassured! But those of us who would be affected by this will continue to take these threats seriously. We will continue to speak out, even when you think we are being “hysterical”. And we will continue to
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Did you say 446 people showed up in support? We are living in very dangerous times.
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Yes. It’s terrifying to think about.
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Does this mean those *446* would be ok with the male partner being charged as an accomplice? Just wondering.
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God gave us “FREE WILL”! He didn’t give men Free Will to tell a woman what she should & shouldn’t do with HER BODY!!!!
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Think about a 16 y/o daughter of one of our white drugstore cowboy evangelicals being executed in Huntsville. I wonder if they'd go to witness the execution.
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Wonder how many of the 446 were men?
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