Equal Protection Platform Amendment

Although many who say they are ProLife agree that abortion is murder, abortion has not been opposed in any way that is consistent with their proposed legislation.  If abortion is murder then it should be treated as such.  We must call our legislators to enact equal protection laws for every human being.

Current Platform

Right To Life

We believe in the right to life for both the born and the unborn.  We strongly oppose abortion, except to preserve the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest.  We believe the unborn child has a fundamental right to life which cannot be infringed.  We believe all human life is sacred regardless of age or infirmity, and therefore we oppose abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the public funding of any of these abhorrent practices.

(Current) UTGOP Platform 2024

Proposed Amendment:

Right To Life

We believe in the right to life for both the born and preborn. We believe all human life is sacred, regardless of age or infirmity. Therefore, we strongly oppose abortion and urge lawmakers to enact legislation to abolish abortion by securing equal protection laws for preborn children from the moment of fertilization. We encourage Utah legislators to make the adoption process less intrusive while protecting the children’s safety and best interests. We oppose abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the public funding of any of these abhorrent practices.

(Proposed Amendment) from Voice For The Voiceless

The reason for the suggested change:

 

This a Platform Amendment will align with the Utah Constitution and equal protection for every human being including the mother and child.  This is consistent with the Utah Republican Party values that are expressed in the Utah Constitution, which shows all lives are valuable under God, the state of Utah, and the United States Constitution.