Summary
Mandates parental notification before a minor can obtain an abortion.
Biblical Reasoning
From the Ten Commandments, through the Proverbs and on into the New Testament restatements in Ephesians and Colossians of the Fifth Commandment (“Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you”) the Bible places tremendous importance on the parent-child relationship.
Election Results
Voters rejected parental notification for abortion (55% No).
Full PEAPAC Analysis
PEAPAC Explanation: This Measure requires girls aged 15, 16 and 17 to notify a parent at least 48 hours before getting an abortion. There are several exceptions provided, including when the girl’s health would be endangered by waiting.
PEAPAC Comment: From the Ten Commandments, through the Proverbs and on into the New Testament restatements in Ephesians and Colossians of the Fifth Commandment (“Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you”) the Bible places tremendous importance on the parent-child relationship. It is hard to imagine that Oregonians have actually created a situation where a 15 year old girl can make what is perhaps the most important decision of her life without even talking with Mom or Dad.
A pregnant 15 year old girl is frequently under tremendous pressure from her boyfriend, school counselor, friends and social service agencies to get an abortion. The sad fact is that irresponsible adult boyfriends frequently apply great pressure on young teens to get an abortion, and to not tell her parents. Measure 43 simply adds a parent to the group of counselors the girl talks with. And, of course, her parent, in almost all cases, is the one who knows and loves her most, and cares most about her well-being and happiness. Her parent is in the best position to be a loving help to her. We strongly urge your support of Measure 43
Dennis Tuuri 
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