Quote Originally Posted by alan View Post
So, I think we've established the point that an ultrasound is a valid safety and diagnostic procedure for women seeking an abortion. So much so that even Planned Parenthood requires it before they will perform the procedure.

That begs the question, what is it about this mandate that troubles you so? Is it because you feel that there should be no governmental oversight of the medical industry? Or could it be that if an ultrasound is performed, the patient may, in some cases, confuse the image of unwanted tissue with a baby?
The Virginia government did redefine the reason for the ultrasound - and it had nothing to do with safety or diagnosis. It does take the argument against government involvement in healthcare and turn it on it's head.