Summary Background
Michigan Law requires those intending to obtain an abortion to view images of the fetus, corresponding to their gestational period, prior to being allowed to complete the procedure. The intent of this law is to provide women with accurate information regarding their pregnancy and decision making. However, the images provided are biased. They are color illustrations, and the fetuses often appear larger than is factual and in detail greater than that which would exist for the specified gestational phase. The features of the fetus’ faces in these images are also detailed and expressive in a clear attempt at an emotional appeal. These depictions seek to portray unborn fetuses as babies, rather than fetuses, likely in an effort to dissuade pregnant individuals from terminating their pregnancies.
Petition Text
Our organization, Accurate Fetal Images Now (AFIN), demands that the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), which is currently directed by Nick Lyon, changes these biased illustrations to sonogram images such that women are provided with more accurate information to make an informed decision.
Sincerely,
Accurate Fetal Images Now
Updates
March 18, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause because I never imagined the response would reach this level. This progress belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to look at the facts and speak up. It is humbling to see that so many others share the belief that accuracy in health information is essential.
20 Comments
It is unjust to allow women to make decisions based on inaccurate information. Doing so makes their agency illusory. They deserve the truth.
Women should never be subjected to inaccurate information for any medical procedure. For that matter, neither should men. Inaccurate information in any medical practice is inexcusable and should be banned.
It is unjust to use scare tactics to influence these decisions. Women have the right to make choices regarding their body; it is wrong to insult what is certainly a difficult experience with misinformation and guilt trips.
If these pictures are going to be required by law they should also be required to be scientifically accurate. It is especially important for women who do not have access to information else where or may not have had prior education.
It's insulting to have cartoons in the place of accurate images. Women need to make the best decisions for them based off of facts, and not a caricature. If you take the health of your citizens seriously, you will change this law.
It is unacceptable to provide inaccurate information to a woman, or anyone, who is trying to make a medical decision.
It is unacceptable to provide inaccurate information to a woman, or anyone, who is trying to make a medical decision.
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Summary Background
Michigan Law requires those intending to obtain an abortion to view images of the fetus, corresponding to their gestational period, prior to being allowed to complete the procedure. The intent of this law is to provide women with accurate information regarding their pregnancy and decision making. However, the images provided are biased. They are color illustrations, and the fetuses often appear larger than is factual and in detail greater than that which would exist for the specified gestational phase. The features of the fetus’ faces in these images are also detailed and expressive in a clear attempt at an emotional appeal. These depictions seek to portray unborn fetuses as babies, rather than fetuses, likely in an effort to dissuade pregnant individuals from terminating their pregnancies.
Petition Text
Our organization, Accurate Fetal Images Now (AFIN), demands that the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), which is currently directed by Nick Lyon, changes these biased illustrations to sonogram images such that women are provided with more accurate information to make an informed decision.
Sincerely,
Accurate Fetal Images Now
Updates
March 18, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have joined this cause because I never imagined the response would reach this level. This progress belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to look at the facts and speak up. It is humbling to see that so many others share the belief that accuracy in health information is essential.
20 Comments
Pregnant individuals should not have to look at an image of their fetus when seeking an abortion, let alone an inaccurate one.
It is unjust to allow women to make decisions based on inaccurate information. Doing so makes their agency illusory. They deserve the truth.
Women should never be subjected to inaccurate information for any medical procedure. For that matter, neither should men. Inaccurate information in any medical practice is inexcusable and should be banned.
It is unjust to use scare tactics to influence these decisions. Women have the right to make choices regarding their body; it is wrong to insult what is certainly a difficult experience with misinformation and guilt trips.
If these pictures are going to be required by law they should also be required to be scientifically accurate. It is especially important for women who do not have access to information else where or may not have had prior education.
It's insulting to have cartoons in the place of accurate images. Women need to make the best decisions for them based off of facts, and not a caricature. If you take the health of your citizens seriously, you will change this law.
It is unacceptable to provide inaccurate information to a woman, or anyone, who is trying to make a medical decision.
It is unacceptable to provide inaccurate information to a woman, or anyone, who is trying to make a medical decision.
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Pregnant individuals should not have to look at an image of their fetus when seeking an abortion, let alone an inaccurate one.