Abortion in Texas

Should Texas even allow abortions? I believe yes under extreme conditions such as rape, incest, or life endangerment. Texas how ever does have regulations which are “ 1)The parent of a minor must consent and be notified before an abortion is provided. 2) A woman must receive state-directed counseling that includes information designed to discourage her from having an abortion and then wait 24 hours before the procedure is provided. Counseling must be conducted in person for women who live less than 100 miles from the facility before the waiting period begins, thereby necessitating two separate trips to the facility. 3) Public funding is available for abortion only in cases of life endangerment, rape or incest.” Many people misuse this right some see it as a birth control route instead of assuming responsibility for their actions. I believe Texas should be harsher with their abortion restrictions so more people become more responsible because innocent people (unborn child) shouldn’t pay for others ignorance besides we have no right to play god. Honesty I wished abortion didn’t even exist but then I think about those other situations where it’s almost even necessary. I specially agree with the first restriction because if it weren’t so any teen could obtain an abortion and wouldn’t have to worry about protection which would also possibly increase STD’s. One regulation that should be issued is that the government will only pay for abortions for only those extreme situations if people have to pay for abortions I believe this will decrease the abortion rate that has been decreasing but not fast enough. Even though some might argue that a person has the right to do what they want to their body there not taking in consideration the other life that will be affected. Also a regulation of a limit of months in pregnancy you have to be to get an abortion such as no more than 3 months of pregnancy. Furthermore Texas should be stricter with their abortion policies and restrict more things because abortion is murder.  

The Fool on the Hill's "Cheech and Chong Texas Government or How Rick Perry Got the Munchies"

In the article "Cheech and Chong Texas Government or How Rick Perry Got the Munchies" the writer uses a great title very successful attention getter and highly relatable to the audience. Also includes a great image to incorporate and tie down the main idea a public figure. Right away the writer addresses the issue and provides an opinion with evidence supporting the opinion such as " Not only is Colorado taxing and regulating marijuana in order to raise much needed revenue, but portions of state government are pushing to legalize recreational use and possession in this year's elections in what is commonly known as "Amendment 64."." The writer used very great solid evidence to back up their opinion and introduced effectively the many pros of decriminalizing marijuana and also included the fact that it effects more than one thing and many problems could be solved by taking this approach. Also the conclusion was great because the writer stated their point again but also left you thinking by ending the paragraph with questions to really make you think about what they said overall successfully delivered their opinion to the audience.

To ID or not To ID?

Should Texas enact a voter ID law? I believe this law might benefit some other states but not Texas. Voter fraud has been one of the strongest arguments of the pro law group and highly emphasized Texas because its minority population is greatly growing. On the other hand Democrats are stating that the voter ID laws will discriminate minority and low income citizens when trying to vote because they are less likely to posses photo identification.

                I agree with most democrats that not only will voter ID laws will discriminate against minority and low income citizens but also there’s only a really low percentage of voter fraud and according to an article in The Racquette “statistics have shown that voter fraud, at least at the polls, is slim to none, with only 86 convictions of voter fraud over a period of five years (prorepublica.org). Voter fraud is more common with absentee ballots, and these voter identification laws do nothing to prevent this kind of fraud. Instead, voter fraud prevents people from voting” sounds like devious plan from the republicans to eliminate democrat supporters. Not only would it hurt the democrats but also Texas because that would cause a lower voting turnout and it’s already low as it is. If a voter ID law is passed every eligible citizen wanted to vote would force them to show a form of identification such as a birth certificate, Tx ID, or driver’s license. In glance you might think what’s so wrong with this law but how about the low income hard working American wanting to vote but has no identification this law would require them to get one. To obtain an ID you need time and money and it’s an extra hassle that a minority or a low income citizen would have to do in order to vote. In The Racquette they also emphasize when they say “prevents people from voting, such as Viviette Applewhite, a Pennsylvanian who is suing the state. Because she is 93 years old, she does not have a birth certificate or a driver’s license, and therefore can’t vote under the new Pennsylvania law. Another negative affect of these laws is that if you don’t have a form of identification to present at the polls, getting a new birth certificate or government issued ID can be costly and time consuming. The elderly and the poor, the people most effected by the laws”. We want people to vote after all that’s what democracy is all about hearing the voice of the people let them fairly choose their leader instead of trying to put restrictions that might prevent them from voting.

                A voting ID law would greatly benefit Texas if voting fraud was a big issue but since it’s not it is absolutely useless and it’s actually discouraging some citizens from voting. And for that same reason the law hasn’t been able to pass in Texas.