State Lawmaker Representing Barrow County Makes Headlines for Comments About Farm Animals While Discussing Abortion Bill
Republican Terry England recently addressed his fellow legislators regarding HB 954, which would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Terry England, a Republican who represents parts of Barrow County in the state legislature, has made national headlines for comments he made while discussing a bill. England was commenting on HB 954, a measure that would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, when he brought up farm animals. Click here to watch a video of England's comments then tell us what you think he's talking about in comments below.
John Cook
2:24 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012
He's saying that in our laws and courts we seem to value animal life more than humans sometimes. I've read news reports of harsh court sentences for abuse of animals. Then I've read of leniency toward repeat child abuse offenders. The courts will take animals away from a first offender, but children remain in the custody of a cruel parent through several offences and court appearances. That is … more ›