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Why would you tell your Uber driver you're traveling to have an abortion? Probably TMI even without SB 8.

by jacobriis 4y ago

csa 4y ago
> Why would you tell your Uber driver you're traveling to have an abortion? Probably TMI even without SB 8. So an Uber driver would be the only person who could aid or assist someone getting to Denver from Texas? I think your point is very myopic here. More realistic examples are: - friend or family driving someone to the airport - friend or family paying for flight or donating miles - friend or family successfully assisting in searching for flight (tough to prove, but still illegal, and certain text messages with detailed suggestions could be damning evidence) - family or friend making lodging arrangements in Denver (with hotel, Airbnb, friend, etc.) - family or friend going with woman to Denver to help the woman with anything - family or friend sending encouragement messages like “hang in there” or “my thoughts and prayers are with you” - family or friend providing child care or pet care while woman is in Denver So, sure, technically this can be done without telling anyone involved, but it socially isolates the woman who is probably in a vulnerable spot. I think that is the goal of this legislation. “Hey Mom, I’m going to Denver for a few days just cuz. Could you please watch my pets and my house for a few days? Also, please don’t ask why I’m breaking down in tears all the time…” And that conversation assumes no financial assistance is needed for travel, lodging, or procedure.
- jacobriis 4y ago
  Persons who self identify as having the capacity for pregnancy manage to book flights and get to the airport on their own routinely. I really don't understand why people making the case you need to be a criminal mastermind to circumvent this law think that is credible.

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Why would you tell your Uber driver you're traveling to have an abortion? Probably TMI even without SB 8.

by jacobriis 4y ago

Why would you tell your Uber driver you're traveling to have an abortion? Probably TMI even without SB 8.

csa 4y ago
> Why would you tell your Uber driver you're traveling to have an abortion? Probably TMI even without SB 8. So an Uber driver would be the only person who could aid or assist someone getting to Denver from Texas? I think your point is very myopic here. More realistic examples are: - friend or family driving someone to the airport - friend or family paying for flight or donating miles - friend or family successfully assisting in searching for flight (tough to prove, but still illegal, and certain text messages with detailed suggestions could be damning evidence) - family or friend making lodging arrangements in Denver (with hotel, Airbnb, friend, etc.) - family or friend going with woman to Denver to help the woman with anything - family or friend sending encouragement messages like “hang in there” or “my thoughts and prayers are with you” - family or friend providing child care or pet care while woman is in Denver So, sure, technically this can be done without telling anyone involved, but it socially isolates the woman who is probably in a vulnerable spot. I think that is the goal of this legislation. “Hey Mom, I’m going to Denver for a few days just cuz. Could you please watch my pets and my house for a few days? Also, please don’t ask why I’m breaking down in tears all the time…” And that conversation assumes no financial assistance is needed for travel, lodging, or procedure.
- jacobriis 4y ago
  Persons who self identify as having the capacity for pregnancy manage to book flights and get to the airport on their own routinely. I really don't understand why people making the case you need to be a criminal mastermind to circumvent this law think that is credible.