Below are letters to the editor which were submitted past our printing deadline.
Dear Editor:
Currently in Ohio, abortion is legal up to 22 weeks gestation, and parents must grant permission for all procedures done on their minor children. The proposed state Constitutional amendment known as Issue 1 on the November ballot would change this.
Abortion would be legal for any reason for all nine months, including late term abortions. The language of the amendment states that abortion would be legal up until the point that the baby would be viable, unless to protect the life and health of the mother. In previous legal actions, “health” of the mother was interpreted to include emotional or financial stress or age; this interpretation would therefore permit abortion without limit. The doctor could determine the time of viability.
Because the amendment uses the term “every individual” rather than woman or adult female, minor children seeking abortions or making other reproductive decisions such as sex-change procedures would no longer need parent permission to do so. School personnel cannot give a student an over-the-counter pain reliever without parental permission. Minor children cannot get their ears pierced, play on a sports team, or get a driver’s license without parental permission. Yet, this proposed amendment would allow minor children to make permanent, life-altering decisions without parental consent.
I believe issue 1 is dangerous and extreme.
Anne Brahier
Dear Editor:
We moved to Perrysburg seven years ago, when our now sixth grader started kindergarten. A thriving school district was essential in our home search and after doing our research, we knew Perrysburg Schools was the district we wanted our children to attend.
We feel so fortunate that our girls get to spend their days with amazing educators and staff members. We also believe that it is essential that we provide them with adequate facilities and space in which to learn.
Since 2013 the school district has grown to over 800 students. This bond issue will help prevent current and future students from having to learn in portable trailers, add 105 classrooms and updated facilities across the school district.
We believe that the time is now to invest in our schools and accommodate growth. This investment will not only benefit current students, but also lay the foundation for a strong community in years to come.
Meg Hudson
Dear Editor:
When Emily and I decided to start our family, one of the first questions we asked ourselves was, “Where will we build our nest?” We went about finding the best place for our future children to grow and thrive. We looked everywhere—Toledo, Waterville, Maumee, Sylvania, Rossford, Ottawa Hills and Bowling Green… yet we kept coming back to Perrysburg.
We believe that education is the foundation on which to build a great society. What impressed us even more than the citizens and community of this city was the Perrysburg Schools system. The rigorous education, plentiful opportunities and sensational band program won our hearts and we knew this would be the perfect place to call home.
Our kids are grown now—our daughter, Hannah, is a first-year student at BGSU and our son, Noah, is a junior at Perrysburg High School. If you gave us the opportunity to change anything in our family planning, we would—we wouldn’t have spent time looking anywhere other than Perrysburg Schools. Our children have loved their Yellow Jacket experience and we believe that the superior education they received has empowered them to reach their highest potential.
Jason Jordan
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