Chuck Pennacchio on Abortion

Women's right to reproductive choice is inviolate

Chuck believes that abortion should be safe, legal and rare. He believes that a woman's right to have control over her own reproductive choice is inviolate, and as our Senator, he will stand up to protect this fundamental Constitutional guarantee. While people of good conscience disagree on the propriety of abortions, it is the right of a woman to determine whether abortion is appropriate or not. It cannot be left to legislators. Source: Pennacchio for Senate web site, issues page Nov 23, 2005

Pro-lifers should fight poverty to make abortions rarer

[Many legislators] who claim to support a "culture of life" frequently vote against funding pre-natal, post-natal, nutritional & health care for mothers and their children.

The best way to prevent abortions is to support policies that promote a society in which there are fewer unwanted pregnancies. By pulling people out of poverty, providing opportunity for all, and ensuring quality healthcare and education, the US will create a stronger "pro-life" culture where unwanted pregnancies and abortions are r

Source: Pennacchio for Senate web site, issues page Nov 23, 2005

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