Word: clinics
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Proponents of the clinic access bill try to justify this distinction by claiming that the right to enter abortion clinics requires special protection because the Constitution guarantees the right of a woman to have an abortion. This is true...
Instead, the clinic access act punishes ideas and motivations rather than actions. Animal rights advocates, AIDS activists and striking labor unions engage in activities similar to anti-abortion demonstrators. Yet those protesting abortion rights will now be put away for up to 2.5 years and fined up to $5,000, while their colleagues blocking the entrance to a power plant get a maximum of six months and only $1,000 in fines...
...further problem with the clinic access act involves its vague terminology, which leaves room for manipulation and abuse. Demonstrations are usually peaceful and lawful, and the government must take care not to restrict these lawful activities. This bill, however, is likely to intimidate peaceful protesters...
...broad language of the bill prohibits such vague nonviolent activities such as "blocking clinic entrances." it is unclear how uniformly such prohibitions will be carried...
...example, does this law outlaw picketing in front of a clinic? After all, women may be forced to walk around picketers. Will a person who steps in front of a woman to hand her a leaflet be considered in violation...