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Write a letter/email to your Minnesota Congress people concerning this hot topic~

A bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of gestation is expected to find support in Minnesota's Republican-controlled Legislature despite opposition from Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. The legislation was introduced Monday.

Dayton's position on the subject is clear. "I can assure you that nothing as extreme that violates that basic fundamental right — and it is a Constitutional right as established by the United States Supreme Court — will be enacted with my signature," he said then. "It will not happen here in Minnesota."

Lawmakers could attempt to override a Dayton veto if Democratic abortion rights opponents joined GOP majorities in both legislative chambers.

The bill's supporters say the 20-week threshold is the point when developing fetuses can feel pain. Studies are divided on that question.

The proposal would make an exception for women who would risk death or serious physical harm by carrying a pregnancy to term, but there would be no exceptions for victims of rape or incest or for psychological or emotional suffering.

State Health Department data shows that fewer than 2 percent of more than 12,000 abortions performed in Minnesota in 2009 involved fetuses older than 20 weeks. Abortion rights groups said those cases often involve fetuses with fatal medical conditions.

You may email the governor, your state representatives and senators with your thoughts about what they should do concerning this bill. WE WILL NOT DEBATE THE TOPIC HERE.

To find email addresses- click on the link below.
http://www.gis.leg.mn/OpenLayers/districts/