State Rape in Virginia (from digby)
No Virginia, it’s not really about the fetus. It’s all about the probe. Democrats had sought to allow doctors to use other imaging methods but Republicans insisted that doctors put an instrument inside the woman’s vagina. Why? Well, since there’s no medical reason for it, the only possible explanation is that they want to “send a message.” You know. About who’s boss.
[NB: more than just cis women seek out abortion care and so will be affected by this shitastic law in VA.]
(Source: keepyourbsoutofmyuterus)
