More “protection” for pregnant teens

A new bill would require Florida doctors to call the police on pregnant teens—under the rhetoric of protecting them, of course.

Abortion providers would also be required to collect a DNA sample from girls under 16 who end a pregnancy, as well as from the aborted fetus.

The bill’s architects say it’s aimed at protecting young girls from sexual abusers, including family members. The DNA could help police identify the person who impregnated the girl, and help prosecutors convict him of sexual abuse.

“If she’s the victim of some sort of crime, then we are going to stop that and we are going to go after (the abuser),” said Sen. Ronda Storms, one of the sponsors of the bill.

Never mind that her privacy is being violated and that the bill’s intention is to scare young women away from seeking care.

“This bill will scare young girls and their parents from seeking health care at the time they need the care the most,” said Lillian Tamayo, president of the Planned Parenthood chapter in South Florida.

“If you are a 15-year-old and in love, and you get pregnant, and you know that going to the doctor may result in having your 15-year-old boyfriend thrown in jail, what is the likelihood you are going to seek care?” asked Tamayo. “It criminalizes sexual activity among minors.”

Right…which really is the point, after all.