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To: Solon who wrote (34918)	4/7/2013 1:30:38 AM
From: Greg or e	1 Recommendation Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 69300

Gosnell Abortion Clinic Inspection Reveals "Filthy" ConditionsHealth inspector testifies about her findings at the Gosnell abortion clinic Dr. Kermit Gosnell's abortion clinic went nearly two decades without being inspected by Pennsylvania health officials. It's the latest revelation to come from the abortion doctor's murder trial as it moves into a second week. Pa. Department of Health employee Elinor Barsony testified Monday about conditions she found during a surprise inspection of the Women's Medical Society in 2010. Days later, the clinic was shut down. She said the inspection was the first conducted by the state since the early 1990s. Related Stories “Horrors” Trial Roundup: Why Women Chose Gosnell Drugs Given at Abortion Clinic Exceeded Norm: Expert “Horrors” Trial Roundup: Stifling Debate & Gov. Ridge's Role “Horrors” Trial Roundup: Stifling Debate & Gov. Ridge's Role “Horrors” Trial Roundup: Jars of Feet & the Race Card Gosnell, 72, is charged with the murders of seven babies. He's accused of delivering the babies alive and then snipping their spinal cords with scissors. Gosnell denies the allegations. The former abortion doctor is also charged with third-degree murder in the death of a 41-year-old woman who obtained an abortion in his clinic. During questioning by the prosecution, Barsony said she witnessed crowded waiting rooms, sedated patients without proper care and a lack of privacy in the recovery room. "There was no privacy, no quiet rooms, there was nothing," she testified. Staffers, described by prosecutors as desperate and unlicensed, were visibly nervous when discussing their credentials or patient medication, according to Barsony. Prosecutors say two "doctors" on-staff did not hold medical licenses. The clinic's "anesthesiologist" had only a 6th grade education and another medical staffer was a 15-year-old high school student. Barsony told jurors she found "filthy, corroded" tubing in medical machines inside the West Philadelphia clinic. Broken equipment blocked a padlocked emergency exit, according to the health inspector. Photos and Videos Inside the Courtroom: "House of Horrors" Trial LOOK PHOTOS Inside the Courtroom: "House... Alleged Abortion Murder Victim Takes the Stand The defense in the abortion murder case against Kermit Gosnell questioned one of his alleged victims in court Wednesday. Prosecutors claim Gosnell falsified ultrasound records in order to perform the late term operation. NBC10's Daralene Jones reports the latest WATCH Alleged Abortion Murder Victim Takes... More Photos and Videos The facility, located at 38th and Lancaster Streets, was named a "house of horrors" by prosecutors for the deplorable conditions inside. Speaking to patients inside the clinic during her visit, Barsony said some complained of cramps and bleeding. Two women, who had same-day procedures, received no counseling and were not subjected to a state-mandated 24-hour waiting period. This was noted on forms signed by Gosnell, according to Barsony. Barsony said the clinic failed to meet several state regulations -- including having a registered nurse in the recovery room and insufficient information in the clinic's narcotics log. The inspector told the court she spent hours inside the clinic, staying until 2:00 a.m. during her 2010 visit. She returned a few days later to ask Gosnell to voluntarily close his clinic. During that return visit, Barsony said she smelled cleaning fluid in the clinic, along with necessary equipment that wasn't there before. The state eventually revoked Gosnell's medical license and the facility has been closed ever since. Monday's proceedings mark the second week of testimony in the murder case that's captured national attention. A toxicologist will take the stand Tuesday. Gosnell's former employees are expected to testify later this week. Gosnell faces the death penalty if convicted of the crimes. NBC10.com has complete coverage of the Gosnell "House of Horrors" Murder Trial. Find more stories, photos and video here.

To: Solon who wrote (34918)	4/7/2013 3:36:01 PM
From: 2MAR$	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 69300

Some of the most progressive legislation to come around in a long time. A ruling that promises to reduce the sufferings and emotional despair of millions--and we have people talking against it?? Crazy mixed up bunch of loons... Who can undrstand the minds of these indoctrinated foolish Nims, who even wants to try. Ignorance & dogma is a poor substitute for reality, one notes the weak brained rebuttals put forth here by nimrods #1 #2 & #3 they just cant seem to help themselves but remember their world is crumbling down around them and we see purer reason prevails.