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23.42.4 DeSantis: Abort the Ads, Silence the Choice!
Oct 26, 2024 ·
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23.42.4 DeSantis: Abort the Ads, Silence the Choice!
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https://truthout.org/articles/desantis-administration-threatens-news-station-for-airing-abortion-amendment-ad/ Truthout, By Chris Walker, on October 9, 2024 https://truthout.org/articles/desantis-administration-threatens-news-station-for-airing-abortion-amendment-ad/ The state government of Florida is attempting to suppress a news station, WFLA, by threatening to criminalize them for airing...
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DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station With Criminal Charges for Airing Abortion Amendment Ad
Truthout, By Chris Walker, on October 9, 2024
https://truthout.org/articles/desantis-administration-threatens-news-station-for-airing-abortion-amendment-ad/
The state government of Florida is attempting to suppress a news station, WFLA, by threatening to criminalize them for airing a pro-Amendment 4 ad that advocates for extending abortion rights up to 20-26 weeks. This intimidation comes as Governor DeSantis strongly supports a six-week abortion ban currently in place. A letter from the Florida Department of Health's general counsel seeks to bully the station into pulling the ad, revealing an attempt to silence the press and undermine free speech.
The discussion highlights the vagueness of Florida’s abortion laws, which potentially obstruct necessary medical procedures even in life-threatening situations. Across the U.S., pregnant individuals facing complicated pregnancies are often denied care due to ambiguous abortion laws. The debate centers around Amendment 4, which aims to reinstate broader abortion access, a position supported by a majority of Floridians. However, the amendment requires a 60% supermajority in the upcoming referendum, raising questions about the state's electoral processes and why such a high threshold is necessary.
Amendment 4, if passed, would protect abortion rights up to fetal viability (22-25 weeks), directly challenging Florida’s restrictive six-week ban. It would also clarify legal uncertainties for healthcare providers, reducing the fear of legal repercussions in providing necessary medical care. The amendment is seen as crucial for women's health and reproductive rights, addressing real-life consequences seen in other red states. Although supported by many, the amendment is likely to face legal challenges from anti-abortion groups and could influence abortion legislation nationwide.
Beyond the abortion debate, the segment emphasizes a broader issue of government overreach into press freedom. The Florida government’s attempt to prevent an ad supporting a lawful amendment exposes a dangerous authoritarian trend, wherein the state tries to dictate what the media can or cannot air. This goes beyond abortion—it challenges democracy itself, with the government stepping into an election process to stifle public discourse. The hosts express outrage over the nerve of this suppression, likening it to dictatorship behavior.
The hosts conclude that this is fundamentally a democracy issue, with Florida’s government stepping into territory that violates both freedom of the press and free speech, as protected by the First Amendment. The debate also touches on the global differences in political campaigning, noting that such interference would not be seen in European democracies. Ultimately, they argue that the Florida government’s actions are an affront to democratic principles, setting a dangerous precedent for future government interference in the media.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.42.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Jonathan Roudabush, Cindy Plaza and Cynthia McDonald
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Truthout, By Chris Walker, on October 9, 2024
https://truthout.org/articles/desantis-administration-threatens-news-station-for-airing-abortion-amendment-ad/
The state government of Florida is attempting to suppress a news station, WFLA, by threatening to criminalize them for airing a pro-Amendment 4 ad that advocates for extending abortion rights up to 20-26 weeks. This intimidation comes as Governor DeSantis strongly supports a six-week abortion ban currently in place. A letter from the Florida Department of Health's general counsel seeks to bully the station into pulling the ad, revealing an attempt to silence the press and undermine free speech.
The discussion highlights the vagueness of Florida’s abortion laws, which potentially obstruct necessary medical procedures even in life-threatening situations. Across the U.S., pregnant individuals facing complicated pregnancies are often denied care due to ambiguous abortion laws. The debate centers around Amendment 4, which aims to reinstate broader abortion access, a position supported by a majority of Floridians. However, the amendment requires a 60% supermajority in the upcoming referendum, raising questions about the state's electoral processes and why such a high threshold is necessary.
Amendment 4, if passed, would protect abortion rights up to fetal viability (22-25 weeks), directly challenging Florida’s restrictive six-week ban. It would also clarify legal uncertainties for healthcare providers, reducing the fear of legal repercussions in providing necessary medical care. The amendment is seen as crucial for women's health and reproductive rights, addressing real-life consequences seen in other red states. Although supported by many, the amendment is likely to face legal challenges from anti-abortion groups and could influence abortion legislation nationwide.
Beyond the abortion debate, the segment emphasizes a broader issue of government overreach into press freedom. The Florida government’s attempt to prevent an ad supporting a lawful amendment exposes a dangerous authoritarian trend, wherein the state tries to dictate what the media can or cannot air. This goes beyond abortion—it challenges democracy itself, with the government stepping into an election process to stifle public discourse. The hosts express outrage over the nerve of this suppression, likening it to dictatorship behavior.
The hosts conclude that this is fundamentally a democracy issue, with Florida’s government stepping into territory that violates both freedom of the press and free speech, as protected by the First Amendment. The debate also touches on the global differences in political campaigning, noting that such interference would not be seen in European democracies. Ultimately, they argue that the Florida government’s actions are an affront to democratic principles, setting a dangerous precedent for future government interference in the media.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.42.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Jonathan Roudabush, Cindy Plaza and Cynthia McDonald
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