Subject: Help to stop the GOP plan to redefine rape

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beatrice h. boswell

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Feb 1, 2011, 1:34:13 PM2/1/11
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Dear Friends,

I just heard about a horrible GOP bill that could redefine rape and set
womens rights back by decades.

Here's the deal: Right now, federal dollars can't be used for abortion
except in cases of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger.
But the bill, introduced by Republican congressman Chris Smith, would
narrow that use to "cases of 'forcible' rape but not statutory or coerced
rape."

As far too many women know, bruises and broken bones do not define rape -
a lack of consent does. This bill is scary - so I signed a petition
telling Congress to stand up and oppose the bill. Can you join me at the
link below?

http://pol.moveon.org/smithbill/?r_by=25965-9726502-EfyvIYx&rc=mailto

Thank you,

beatrice huerta boswell

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