PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I share the shock and dismay shared by people around the world who are horrified by the U.S. Supreme Court's assault on the reproductive rights of American women. In recent years, I have focused on increasing attacks in America on science, medicine and the right to choose, and the corresponding woman's right to a safe abortion, as reflected in The U.S. criminal justice system - always from the perspective of Canada, a country, which which once criminalized the performing of abortions. As I have previously written in a publisher's note on this topic: " I am utterly opposed to the current movement in the United States and some other countries - towards imprisoning women and their physicians, and others who assist them - and denying safe abortions - on the basis of sham science (or any other basis). As was written by someone else (forgive me, dear reader) I can't remember who, but it made eminent sense: "Control over their reproductive lives is far too important to women in America or anywhere else so they can participate equally in the economic and social life of their nations without fear for loss their freedom at the hands of political opportunists and fanatics." I therefore add my voice to those Americans who are confronting or protesting this flagrant violation of their precious constitutional rights, and wish them strength, courage and success, in a very ugly, distressing battle.
Harold Levy: Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog.
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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments. The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at: http://www.thestar.com/topic/charlessmith. Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at: http://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2011/05/charles-smith-blog-award-nominations.html Please send any comments or information on other cases and issues of interest to the readers of this blog to: hlevy15@gmail.com. Harold Levy: Publisher: The Charles Smith Blog;
