Prop. 5: Liberty and dignity, word for word By Liz DiMarco Weinmann Editor’s note: Liz DiMarco Weinmann, MBA, is principal and owner of Liz DiMarco Weinmann Consulting, L3C, based in Rutland, serving charitable and educational institutions. As the deadline for […]
Tag: Prop. 5
Opinion
Vote: The Nov. 8 election is vitally important
By Michelle Bos-Lun Editor’s note: Michelle Bos-Lun is a state representative from Westminster. Early voting has begun in Vermont with the election soon approaching. There is the possibility that great changes could come to our state as a result of this […]
Letter, Opinion
Prop. 5/Article 22 is far beyond the claims of Governor Scott
Dear Editor, On May 3, Gov. Phil Scott promised in a public statement, “The fundamental rights and liberties of all women will be defended, protected and preserved in Vermont”. Scott referenced Act 47 which codified women’s reproductive rights without government […]
Letter, Opinion
Bodily integrity and Prop. 5
Dear Editor, Proposition 5 is framing abortion as the exercise of reproductive freedoms and rights, but is the absurdity here not giving you pause? The legislative majority has declared through Prop. 5, that this constitutional amendment is needed because Vermonters’ […]
Letter, Opinion
More public discussion needed on Prop. 5
Dear Editor, Amending the Vermont Constitution is a long and arduous process, taking four affirmative votes in the legislature (two in each chamber) over two biennia, followed by a statewide popular vote, which, for Proposal 5, will take place this […]
Letter, Opinion
Vote no on Prop. 5
Dear Editor, Deceptively labeled with such noble sounding phraseology as “The Reproductive Liberty Amendment,” Prop. 5/Article 22 has nothing to do with reproduction. Its central purpose is all about the liberty to continue to harm women and kill babies at […]
Letter, Opinion
Wording of Prop. 5 is problematic
Dear Editor, The Vermont House has advanced Prop. 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee a so-called right to “personal reproductive autonomy,” which includes abortion. While portrayed by advocates as a simple proposal to preserve abortion rights in case Roe […]
Letter, Opinion
Drafters of Prop. 5 messed up
Dear Editor, Proposal 5 is a proposed amendment to the Vermont State Constitution that its supporters say is necessary to protect a woman’s right to an abortion. Unfortunately, it is becoming apparent that the wording of Proposal 5 is so […]
Letter, Opinion
Prop. 5 is a Pandora’s box
Dear Editor, Changing our Vermont Constitution is no small matter. The last time chapter 1 of our constitution was amended was in 1786. The stated purpose of Pop. 5 is to ensure that every Vermonter is afforded personal reproductive liberty, […]
Letter, Opinion
Vote ‘no’ on Prop. 5
Dear Editor, The Vermont Medical Society states that “no abortion providers in Vermont perform elective abortions in the third trimester.” However, their claim seems terribly disingenuous considering that prop 5 sets no time limits, but allows for unrestricted, unregulated abortion […]