The Geeky Weekly is doing a series of posts about the propositions on next weeks special election ballot, and here is The Blarg’s view!

Please visit the following site to read about the props for yourselves. Below you will find my opinion, but forming one for yourself is even better.

Prop 73 – Waiting period and parental notification before termination of minor’s pregnancy.

My Summary: A girl under 18 whose parents are still legal gaurdians wants to have an abortion. The physician must contact the parents 48 hours prior to performing the abortion.

My Opinion: It’s a good idea despite having loopholes. If the minor’s health is an issue, the physician can perform the abortion without notification. This can be both good and bad. Descretion is now up to the physician…how many court cases could follow this? The minor can also get a court order proving they are mature enough to have the abortion. The parents can even submit a waiver saying the physician can perform an abortion if and when the minor becomes pregnant. Point being, there are many ways around this simple notification.

Bottom Line: The government is not in charge of raising children, parents are. The government has already impowered minors to go against their parents and get an abortion, this is just a notification. When did it become the government’s job to raise our children? Never.

I am voting YES on Prop 73.