A Fight for Life

     Texas Republicans are inching forward in their success towards House Bill 2, the anti-abortion legislation that has caused many to riot and is deemed as one of the most restrictive anti-abortion bills in the U.S. The Texas Observer published an article concerning the Texas Senate passing the legislation, which is now required to gain Gov. Rick Perry’s approval, but the journey of this legislation has been a rough debate between Republican and Democratic senators who zealously fight for their case. This bill has not only stirred up a heated battle between legislators and political parties, but commoners are also actively involved, aggressively speaking out their pro-choice or anti-abortion sentiments.

      This article particularly caught my attention because it portrays much of the inside action in the photos – in light of the protests, both sides of the debate, and social media even. Although this bill is focused around a particular subject, it is interesting to see from this article how legislation can affect numerous people and have them riled up for a cause that would typically only challenge women and their rights. However, this article clearly shows how the issue of abortion is bringing together people of various backgrounds because of the commonality that ultimately resides in every person – the value of life. I suggest this as a read for others to gain interest in how strong of an impact this issue could potentially have on our future, as Democrats in a Red state continue to charge forward to make change while Republicans as well stand ground.