Kate Cox’s abortion lawsuit reveals a disregard for Texas voters
Ignoring the Law: A Powerful Weapon
When Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin decided he didn’t like that federal law prohibits the Armed Forces from paying for abortions, he simply released a policy to ignore the law and have the military pay for it anyway. When the Biden administration wants to keep an open southern border despite laws protecting the United States from illegal immigration, he simply eliminates the policies that deter illegal immigration and has his Justice Department cripple our ability to deport those who enter. Again, no need to change the law, just have your people enforce the policies you choose and leave no resources to enforce the laws you want ignored. This has become a powerful weapon in recent years.
The Case of Kate Cox
Cox would like an abortion, but she lives in Texas where abortion is illegal unless your life is in danger. Cox’s unborn baby suffers from Trisomy 18, also called “Edward’s Syndrome,” where her baby has a small chance of surviving past infancy. Although her baby has a very small chance at survival, the people of Texas have made their will clear and have voted to protect any chance of the baby’s survival.
Not everyone has been honest about this fact. Ann Coulter, for example, received an extremely sharp rebuke from Rick Santorum when she posted, “Trisomy 18 is not a condition that is compatible with life.” Santorum showed the absurdity of this statement by answering with a picture of his 13-year-old daughter who has this condition.
I have delivered babies with Trisomy 18 and have had to counsel mothers pregnant with these babies. This is a life-changing diagnosis. But medically speaking, to say children with Trisomy 18 have no chance of life is a bald-faced lie. The actual percent of these babies that would survive to adulthood is impossible to calculate — the high rate of their early abortion precludes this — other than to say survival to adulthood is very low. The best estimates we have state that less than 40 percent of these babies will survive their first month of life, and that less than 10 percent survive to their first birthday.
Cox could have quietly driven to another state to abort her child, but she isn’t just interested in termination, she’s interested in twisting the situation for political gain. She claims her life or fertility is in danger to make a point about what is legal and illegal in Texas and doesn’t care what the people or duly elected representatives of those people think.
The Doctor’s Role
Cox also has a doctor that is a party to the case. Her obstetrician, Damla Karsan, is willing to say under oath that “a D&E abortion is medically recommended,” but will not go as far as to say that it is necessary to protect Cox’s life or health. For this very reason, the case was overturned by the Texas Supreme Court, as it stated, “The statute requires that judgment be a ‘reasonable medical’ judgment, and Dr. (Damla) Karsan has not asserted that her ‘good faith belief’ about Ms. Cox’s condition meets that standard.”
It’s a very important point that Cox cannot find a doctor who is willing to say that her pregnancy caused “a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function.” If she could, under Texas law (§170A.002(b)(2)), it would actually be enough if the doctor included this in his or her “reasonable medical judgment” to make the abortion a valid exception to the ban. It would not be necessary to prove anything further.
In fact, even if the Texas Medical Board then convened to remove the physician’s license for extreme incompetence, the doctor would still be protected by the law for performing the abortion because he or she believed these facts to be true at the time. I think it is a benefit to the citizens of Texas that no doctor who is this delusional is currently practicing in the Lone Star State.
The Truth About Cox’s Health
Further, Cox knows her life is not in danger. Cesarean sections account for 32 percent of deliveries in the U.S. Having prior cesarean sections does not constitute a significant risk to her life. This includes the risk of uterine rupture and the risk of losing her fertility from an emergency hysterectomy. I routinely perform cesarean sections and have never had such a complication. Women have repeat cesarean sections and vaginal births after cesarean sections every day. Furthermore, with such a high rate of cesarean sections, if the Texas Legislature wanted “prior cesarean sections” to be an exception, they would have put it in the law.
The Battle Against Texas Laws
At the heart of this matter, Cox (and her enablers) want to eliminate the Texas laws governing abortion. They want to throw out the will of the Texas Legislature and the will of the people. They want to go around the rule of law to make the world work the way they want.
Unfortunately for Cox, unlike Lloyd Austin and Joe Biden, she does not have the resources of a fully functioning and completely corrupt Department of Justice at her disposal. Cox resides in a state that understands that electively killing an unborn baby when a mother’s life is not in danger is not medical care. As a board-certified obstetrician, I wholeheartedly agree with this assessment. This is why she lost her case.
Now that she’s lost, she has stated that she will be leaving Texas to receive the abortion in another state, an option she has had the whole time. There will be no penalties for wasting the time or money of the Texas courts. She has received an unbelievably favorable portrayal by the corporate media as a martyr, and of course, the defenseless baby with Trisomy 18 will be (or already has been) killed and cheated out of whatever small chance of survival he or she had.
How does a past cesarean section increase the risk of uterine rupture during subsequent pregnancies?
Has been shown to increase the risk of uterine rupture during subsequent pregnancies, especially if the incision is a classical vertical incision. However, Cox has never had a cesarean section in the past, so the risk of uterine rupture is extremely low. Additionally, Cox’s obstetrician, Dr. Karsan, has not provided any evidence or medical opinion to suggest that Cox’s health or fertility is at risk if she continues the pregnancy. Therefore, Cox’s claim that her life or fertility is in danger is unfounded and seems to be solely motivated by political motives.
The Importance of Abiding by the Law
The actions of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the Biden administration, along with Cox’s attempt to manipulate the law, highlight a dangerous trend of disregarding and circumventing established laws and policies. The rule of law is a fundamental principle that ensures the stability and functioning of a democratic society. When individuals in positions of power choose to ignore or bypass the law, it undermines the very foundation of our legal system and erodes public trust in the government.
It is crucial for leaders to respect and uphold the law, even if they disagree with it. They must work within the established framework to bring about change if necessary, rather than simply disregarding the law to push their own agendas. Ignoring the law sets a dangerous precedent and opens the door for abuse of power, as personal preferences and political motives become more important than the well-being of the nation and its citizens.
In the case of Cox, if she believes the current abortion laws in Texas are unfair or unjust, she should advocate for change through legal and democratic means. She can support initiatives to amend the existing laws or work towards electing representatives who align with her views. However, using her personal situation to challenge and manipulate the law undermines the democratic process and diminishes the voices of the majority who have expressed their support for the existing laws.
The Need for Honest and Ethical Actions
In any legal or ethical debate, it is essential to have honest and fact-based discussions. Cox’s claim that her life is in danger and her attempt to portray her choice as a fight for women’s rights is misleading and manipulative. It is crucial to base arguments and decisions on accurate information and genuine concerns for the well-being of all individuals involved.
Medical professionals, like Dr. Karsan, must adhere to the principles of medical ethics and provide unbiased and well-founded opinions. Misrepresenting medical facts to support personal beliefs or agendas undermines the trust and integrity of the medical profession. It is imperative that doctors maintain their professionalism and act in the best interest of their patients, considering both their physical and mental health.
In conclusion, the act of ignoring or circumventing the law, as demonstrated by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the Biden administration, and Cox’s attempt to manipulate the law, is a dangerous weapon that undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in the government. Upholding the law is essential for maintaining a just and democratic society. Honest and fact-based discussions, as well as adherence to ethical principles, are crucial in addressing complex issues and making decisions that truly benefit all individuals involved.
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