In regard to the article ” ‘Heartbeat’ abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest” (May 12, The Associated Press): These states all call themselves “pro-life,” but all of them have the death penalty. This seems to contradict their “pro-life” agenda. A bit hypocritical, don’t you think?
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Letter: ‘Heartbeat’ bills hypocritical
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