Texsox Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 An Italian judge ordered a 13 year old girl from Torino to abort her unborn child because her parents were opposed to the baby. Italian legislation states that a minor is not allowed to decide whether to abort or not and the 'decision' falls entirely on the guardians or parents. The shocking story was brought into light by Italian newspaper La Stampa in which the paper reports that the girl didn't want to abort the baby but had to after the ruling. She then had to receive treatment after telling her parents she was going to attempt a suicide. The girl got pregnant by her 15 year old boyfriend but despite this she still wanted to keep the baby. However her parents were very angry and demanded an abortion. After the abortion the girl went into a frenzy and threatened she was going to kill herself. "The unborn baby is still a life and I defend life whatever the situation." Severino Poletto, Archbishop of Torino told the paper. "Society must take of this child. I certainly oppose abortions but this case allows us to reflect on the situation. We have to take a step back and ask ourselves how this could have happened to a 13 year old girl." he added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 not certain how I feel about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 07:40 AM) Wow. Three more letters than I could muster up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 07:54 AM) not certain how I feel about this. Makes two of us. After knowing someone who as a mom at 13 (and then again at 15 ad then 18), I am just not sure what to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 12:34 PM) Makes two of us. After knowing someone who as a mom at 13 (and then again at 15 ad then 18), I am just not sure what to think. on one hand I support making parents accountable and notification rights, on the other it's a gross invasion of her body, ripping her body from her body against her will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 12:34 PM) Makes two of us. After knowing someone who as a mom at 13 (and then again at 15 ad then 18), I am just not sure what to think. I mean this in the most respectful way possible but... why couldn't she keep her legs closed!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 02:09 PM) I mean this in the most respectful way possible but... why couldn't she keep her legs closed!? She didn't meet you I kid because I care* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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