The New York state legislature passed in two successive sessions changes to the state constitution. Those changes became Proposition 1, and it was put on the ballot for this November. If approved by the voters the changes will officially be made - affecting current and future laws.
A judge ruled that the legislature did not follow procedure when passing the changes and ordered the proposition removed from the ballot. An appeals court overruled that judge and it is back on the ballot.
The changes expands protected classes, and the proposition is euphemistically being called an "equal rights amendment."
But foes - Catholic and other religious groups, pro-life and pro-family groups and organizations - call it the Parent Replacement Act.
Because of the proposed wording, these changes will interfere with parental rights when it comes to their children, and abortion without restrictions and limits will be embedded into the state constitution.
What are some of the possible implications when laws based on these changes are enacted or enforced by the courts?
Parents will be denied a say if their minor daughter decides to get an abortion.
Parents will be denied a say if their minor child decides to change gender, including surgically and chemically.
Single sex schools will not be able to prevent a person who identifies as the gender of the students, even though biologically of the opposite gender, from enrolling. (Think Mercy and McQuaid)
Schools and communities will not be able to prevent biological males from identifying as female and playing on girls sports teams.
Abortion will effectively be legal for any reason throughout the full nine months of pregnancy.
Organizations and churches that provide health insurance will have to provide insurance that covers abortion, abortion pills, and so on.
Pro-life pregnancy centers may have to start offering abortion services or referrals.
Pro-life organizations and groups could be subject legal action if they openly oppose abortion.
Churches, businesses, and organizations may be forced to accept as employees or customers those in same-sex marriages.
And more.
And no laws can go into effect to prevent any of these things from happening. If they are passed they will be declared unconstitutional.
So become informed and be aware of the implications of this Proposition when voting this November.
Pax et bonum
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