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I actually got a Pro-Issue 1 flyer in the mail, but it seemed somewhat oddly written. It had a pediatrician in support of it, saying that issue 1 would allow her to do her job. If the main issue here is abortion access, it almost makes it seem like she performs abortion, so I’m assuming it must be in reference to something. I’ll be voting yes on issue 1, but it just seemed like a slightly odd way to argue for the issue, has there been an accusal that doctors won’t be able to do their job if issue 1 passes? I feel like they’re throwing out whatever they can to see what sticks.
I assume this is the one? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8lJMpZXYAEBjHt?format=jpg&name=900x900
Here's a ProPublica article about that pediatrician's reason for getting involved: https://www.propublica.org/article/doctors-join-political-battle-over-abortion-laws
Her rationale is basically that young children (and teenagers) can get pregnant and want to end the pregnancy or get birth control to prevent it. Part of her job is supporting their choice to do so.
But I see what you mean. It almost seems like it could be the start of a satirical flyer trying to paint the pro-choice position as extreme.