What better way to find an article that relates to local government than to find it in our very own Austin American Statesman. Following that sentence I'll continue with this: What better way to get blood boiling than to start this off with an article about abortion.
Tuesday, September 21st, a gathering met at the Travis County Commissioners Court hoping to make an argument for abortions that are on the budget and being financed by tax payer's money. Those for and against both showed up to voice their opinions and concerns. An argument for the funding state that if this funding isn’t an option, women will seek help with abortions from other places thus potentially putting their lives in danger. An argument against the funding stands on the basis that it is just morally wrong. Another issue that was brought up is why have all of the maternity houses in this area closed. A very blunt point made by an anti-abortionist, “Travis County is the only political entity in Texas that uses taxpayer money for abortions”.
As of now, the ruling stands in favor of those for using tax money to fund abortions for those who normally couldn't afford it. Judge Sam Biscoe of Travis County says that the court does not have the power to pull a single thing out of the budget. In his words, “It’s an all or nothing proposition for us”.
This is first hand evidence why it is important to be involved in government. Whether you are for or against abortion isn’t the main point of why I chose to cover this article. My main point is this: Do you know where your tax money is going? Did you know that Travis County is the only entity in Texas that uses taxpayer money, your money, for the funding of abortions? Does it make you think what else you are paying for and may not even know?
Know your rights, know your government. You don’t have to fight for politics, but sometimes fighting for something you believe in gets political.
