Questions O’Connor

There are several questions which beg answers for many folk across this nation. Questions that needed to be raised in order to let the Judiciary Committee know that many of us are concerned about the two areas which Mrs. O’Connor refused to answer because they were “substantive” issues not to be discussed. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC On the question of abortion, the fact is that Mrs. O’Connor has actively supported legislation . on abortion. One can explain away her vote on the rider of the university bill but not her “aye,, vote in committee and again in caucus for an unlimited abortion-on-demand bill. Again, she voted “no” on a Memorial to Congress to extend protections to unborn babies by prohibiting abortion. She also cosponsored a Family Planning Act which provided for medical procedures, information and contraceptives for anyone regardless of sex, race, age, etc. Physicians could furnish these services to minors without the consent of parents or guardians. The issue becomes even broader – it involves parent.s’ right.s and responsibilities. It has been reported that Mrs. O’Connor changed her mind on the Equal Right.s Amendment after she introduced it by special permission to the Senate. That was not Mrs. O’Connor but Bess Stinson and myself. Mrs. O’Connor continued to support it throughout her term in office and there is nothing to indicate a reversal of her support. When the Judiciary Committee meet.s, I’m sure the “substantive” questions will be answered. AB someone said; “It