An example of media hype

[sally]

Oddly enough, while I think that defunding planned parenthood is a stupid and meanspirited way to do business, I don't disagree with having an ultrasound. It doesn't hurt, it won't change the mind of someone who is intent on abortion, and there are a couple people I know of who have used abortion in lieu of birth control more than once. I don't think abortion is a decision that should be made lightly or without considering the consequences to one's own psyche.

I agree with you. But when the majority of women first realize that they're pregnant the embryo is about the size of a lentil and can't even be detected with a regular ultrasound. You would need a vaginal ultrasound and even then it's hard to see, the doctor can barely make it out. It's not like you're going to see a bouncing bundle of joy in there. So it's a big waste of time and money, you're not going to see shit.

But for those women who decide to wait 16 plus weeks to have an abortion then I'm 100% for them having an ultrasound. Anything to make it as hard as possible. Or a much simpler solution would be to just make it illegal after 16 weeks unless there is something wrong with the baby or it's a threat to the mother's health.

And if you're one of those freaks who don't realize you're pregnant until the baby is ready to fall out of your vagina at the grocery store, well tough shit for you.