Kermit Gosnell’s ‘house of horrors’ back in limelight

By: American Decency Staff

The lurid details of the Kermit Gosnell’s “house of horrors” abortion clinic didn’t do much to sway public opinion. But a year after the doctor’s murder conviction, his tale is being used to promote anti-abortion legislation and documentaries.

Pro-life politicians have seized on the Gosnell case to promote several kinds of legislation, such as requiring abortion clinics to meet standards of ambulatory surgical centers and not perform abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy except in certain circumstances. The 20-week time limit is based on a belief that fetuses can feel pain at that age.

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