The Partial Birth Ban, Take Three

Partial birth abortion is so truly ghastly that even most pro-choicers disavow it, and the usually pro-abortion American Medical Association has officially called for its abolition.

by Rod D. Martin
October 20, 1999

Today, the Senate begins debate on S.1692, its third attempt to ban partial birth abortion.

Twice before, Bill Clinton has vetoed a ban on the most barbaric "medical" procedure ever utilized outside Nazi Germany, and twice a handful of left-wing extremists in the Senate has helped him along. In so doing, Clinton has merely shown his character; but his backers have shown a willingness to condone literally anything, and have thus demonstrated clearly why they must be defeated and removed next year.

Partial birth abortion is so truly ghastly that even most pro-choicers disavow it, and the usually pro-abortion American Medical Association has officially called for its abolition. It frankly takes a strong stomach just to write about it.

For those who are not familiar with the operation, a brief description is appropriate. After dilating the cervix for two days, the abortionist pulls the live fetus (Latin for "baby") feet-first out of the womb. Carefully leaving…