taxpayer to fund abortions

Currently, the SC State Health Plan covers abortions in certain circumstances. Last month, the SC House adopted a budget proviso that prohibits the coverage of abortions except with the life of the mother is in jeopardy. In a 13-7 vote last night, the Senate Finance Committee removed the House proviso. Voting with to keep this proviso: Alexander, Bryant, Hayes, McGill, Ryberg, Thomas, Verdin; absent: Anderson, Grooms, Matthews

Whether you favor the exceptions in rape and incest or not, you’ve got to remember that 1-the child is innocent and 2-the taxpayer should not be paying for these abortions.

Here’s an article printed in the State:

Senate won’t end abortion coverage

Budget writers in the S.C. Senate have nixed House plans to end state health insurance plan coverage for abortions stemming from rape or incest.

The 12-6 vote on Thursday came as the Senate Finance Committee resumed work on what has become a $4.9 billion state spending plan.

Sen. Kevin Bryant, R-Anderson, voted against the change, saying allowing abortions for rape or incest would put blood on every taxpayer’s hands.

Others argued the exceptions for rape, incest and the mother’s health in the current law are consistent with what federal law allows.

In a marathon session last month, the House ended state health insurance plan coverage for abortions unless they are needed to protect a mother’s health.

-The Associated Press