Here are some real-world examples that illustrate the potential consequences of the proposed amendment, emphasizing the legal challenges, lack of accountability, and broad scope of dangerous repercussions that individuals may face if the initiative passes:
1. Complete Legal Immunity:
If the proposed amendment passes, healthcare workers, taxi drivers, sex traffickers, and drug companies… among others…may gain significant legal immunity. This means that in cases of medical errors, such as incorrect drugs during childbirth, complications from hysterectomies, transgender surgeries, underage child surgeries gone wrong, or even car accidents individuals may be unable to sue for malpractice or negligence.
2. Late-Term Abortion:
The language in the amendment, particularly regarding abortion after fetal viability, could result in virtually unrestricted abortion access throughout all nine months of pregnancy. The “good faith judgment” of a treating “healthcare professional” becomes the key criterion, potentially allowing abortions based on mental health reasons, including temporary feelings of depression.
3. Lack of Accountability for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes:
The amendment prevents any person from being penalized or prosecuted for adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage, birth defects, stillbirth, or abortion. This broad language raises concerns about the accountability of healthcare providers in cases where medical malpractice or negligence leads to harmful outcomes.
4. It Doesn’t Stop At Abortion:
This broad language covers various medical treatments and procedures for both men and women, including but not limited to vasectomies, hormonal replacement therapy, and transgender treatments. It raises concerns about potential misuse or lack of accountability in these areas and so many others.
