Conference turris::womannotes-v2

844.0. "Prochoice Mass. constitutional amend." by REORG::DARROW () Tue Oct 24 1989 18:39

    
    I'm collecting petition signatures for the proposed prochoice
    amendment to the Massachusetts constitution.  This amendment
    is supported by the Planned Parenthood Committee to Protect
    Reproductive Freedom.  The text of the amendment follows:
    
    "The government shall not interfere with the fundamental right of
    individuals to make personal reproductive decisions.  Each individual
    has the right to choose or refuse birth conrol.  Each woman has the
    right to choose or refuse abortion during the first 24 weeks of her
    pregnancy or at any time to protect her life or health or in a case of
    rape or incest.  Nor shall government discriminate against the exercise
    of these rights in regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, or
    services." 

    If you're a registered Massachusetts voter and would like to sign the
    petitions to put the proposed amendment on the ballot, please contact
    me. I work at TTB, so it's most feasible for me to collect signatures
    from TTB and Spitbrook.  If you're at another site, I suggest you call
    Mark Sommer (at Campaign for Choice) at 617-492-0518. He might be able
    to put you in touch with a signature-gatherer in your area. 
    
    If you're also collecting signatures, please enter your name and
    location as a reply to this note.