New Alabama Bill Regulates Abortion Clinics Like Sex Offenders

Lawmakers in Alabama have passed a bill that would treat abortion clinics like sexual predators. the bill prohibits abortion clinics to be placed within 2,000 feet of a school. Ben Mankiewicz (What The Flick?) and Ana Kasparian, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. "The Alabama House voted Wednesday in a sweeping 73-19 decision to close abortion clinics located near schools. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Robert Bentley (R). The bill prohibits the state Department of Public Health from issuing or renewing licenses for clinics located within 2,000 feet of a K-8 public school, according to the Associated Press. The bill's sponsor, state Sen. Paul Sanford (R), had likened abortion clinics to sex offenders, saying both should be kept away from children. “We can put a restriction on whether a liquor store opens up across the street and make sure pedophiles stay away from schools,” Sanford said when he proposed the legislation in March. “I just think having an abortion clinic that close to elementary-age school children that actually have to walk on the sidewalk past it is not the best thing.” If the bill is signed into law as expected, one of the state’s five licensed abortion clinics will be forced to move for the second time in two years. The Alabama Women’s Center for Reproductive Alternatives, which first moved in 2013 to comply with new building restrictions on abortion providers, is the only clinic serving women in the northern half of the state.”* Read more here: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/alabama-bill-close-abortion-clinics-near-schools Hosts: Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian Cast: Ben Mankiewicz, Ana Kasparian *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://www.tytnetwork.com/live Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. Young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary) Download audio and video of the full two hour show on-demand + the members-only post game show by becoming a member at http://www.tytnetwork.com/join/. Your membership supports the day to day operations and is vital for our continued success and growth. Get The Young Turks Mobile App Today! Download the iOS version here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-young-turks/id412793195?ls=1&mt=8 Download the Android version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tyt