Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Wow! Iran's conservative parliament has passed a measure that will legalize abortion in some circumstances during the first trimester.

This isn't quite abortion on demand. Abortion will only be performed if a deformation is found or if the mother's well being is at risk. And no abortions will be allowed after the 17th week of pregnancy, no matter what risks.

Still, it's a step in the right direction. What's funny is you'll never hear Bush try to credit the change to his tough policies in the Middle East. I don't think that would too sit well with his pro-life constituency.