South Dakota: A 'Justifiable Homicide' Bill. Does It Include Abortion Doctors?

A provocative story on the Mother Jones website caused a stir online today with a headline that shouted: "South Dakota Moves To Legalize Killing Abortion Providers." A bill proposed by conservative Rep. Phil Jensen would expand the state's definition of "justifiable homicide" to a killing committed in the defense of an unborn child. The story draws the conclusion that "If the bill passes, it could in theory allow a woman's father, mother, son, daughter, or husband to kill anyone who tried to...Full Story