EDM Community Sounds Off About Alabama & Georgia Abortion Laws
The nation’s most restrictive anti-abortion laws just passed in Alabama and Georgia — and DJs are speaking out on this issue, as well as women’s rights in general.
Not only is it terrifying that women choosing to abort may be held liable for felony murder, the severe lack of exceptions is startling. In Alabama, exemption in cases of rape and incest has failed to pass.
Under the new law, absolutely no abortion may take place after 20 weeks, unless the woman’s health is at risk. Abortion is punishable up to 99 years, or life in prison.
Many view this as a direct attack on women’s rights and personal freedom. It’s devastating to see these states taking a huge step back from progression.
See some of the arguments from the EDM community below.
Hey ALL MEN, right now is a prime time to be an ally. This situation in Georgia which will make women who have abortions or even MISCARRY liable for MURDER is insane and terrifying. You should be upset about this. You should be speaking out about this.
Hey ALL MEN, right now is a prime time to be an ally. This situation in Georgia which will make women who have abortions or even MISCARRY liable for MURDER is insane and terrifying. You should be upset about this. You should be speaking out about this. pic.twitter.com/YwDZQnOXug
— KITTENS (@iamKITTENS) May 11, 2019
— KITTENS (@iamKITTENS) May 11, 2019
i am distraught and so fucking angry reading about the attacks on womens’ bodily autonomy happening in my country right now. i promise to use my vote and whatever influence i have against trump and those who seek to disempower women
— G JONES (@gjonesbass) May 15, 2019
How the fuck did abortions get banned faster than guns? #alabamaabortion
— Porn and Chicken 👉🏾 🔥 “Get Back” Out (@pornNchicken) May 15, 2019
IF ONLY SOMEHOW THE RULES FOR GETTING A GUN WERE ANYTHING CLOSE TO WHAT WOMEN HAVE TO GO THRU TO GET AN ABORTION
— SPEED OF SOUND (@reidspeed) May 13, 2019
Damn right I’m an ally to women. This Georgia abortion bill is all sorts of horrendous. I support women and their right to the control of their own bodies and decisions with full autonomy.
— Bust Down Partiana 🌊 (@partyfavormusic) May 12, 2019
well all that aside, Georgia women, please be safe. the ACLU says there is still access to safe abortion there and that they will be doing everything they can to fight against that ever changing
— bleep bloop (@bleepbloopbass) May 11, 2019
Sending love to anyone in Alabama that is effected by this absurdity. Move away if you can. Fuck this dark ages, old men in power controlling women’s bodies bullshit! PLEASE FIGHT THIS
The amendment to add rape and incest exceptions failed 11-22. Alabama will make abortions a felony, in all cases, from the moment of conception, punishable by up to 99 years in prison.
— Laura Bassett (@LEBassett) May 15, 2019
— 𝖔𝖔𝖆𝖍 (@ooah) May 15, 2019
Not usually one to get involved in politics but men making policies about womens’ bodies in a democracy is insanity. What’s happening is evil.
— Ekali 🥀 (@EkaliMusic) May 16, 2019
Source: USA Today