Alito said women seeking abortions should have to listen to distressing details about fetal development as 'part of the responsibility of moral choice

Justice Samuel Alito argued in favor of abortion regulations that would help eventually overturn Roe.
Alito said it was part of a "moral choice" that women hear about fetal development prior to an abortion.
Alito was one of five justices that voted to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday.

https://www.businessinsider.com/alito-women-seeking-abortions-should-be-told-about-fetal-development-2022-6

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BlueVeins · 22-25

Honestly, I don't entirely disagree with this, as long as it's limited to the 2nd and 3rd trimester and is limited to actual relevant information (not showing footage or whatever). As nothing else, it makes sense from a consumer rights perspective; imagine finding out only afterwards that fetuses in the 2nd trimester are very likely sentient and show a physiological pain response, you know? Don't do anything obnoxious like force them to watch footage, but people should know what they're getting into when they get a medical procedure done.

Having said that, Alito opposes abortions anyway so he's very clearly saying this in bad faith.

Spunkylama

@BlueVeins The procedure is explained to patients and all it entails. It's not like they just do it without talking to the patient first.