Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, proposed a package of eight bills on Tuesday aimed at addressing what he sees as moral issues in Oklahoma. Deevers criticized the far-left for undermining the nation's values, a stance that has sparked debate among constituents and political analysts.
In a statement on the Oklahoma State Senate's website, Deevers said, "Sadly, the left’s century-long assault on morality and decency has been so successful that some have come to accept as normal a society that is drowning in hardcore pornography, prenatal homicide, and sexual performances for children. None of this is normal. Each one of these evils is a result of a policy choice to not stand for what we know is right. Opposing these evils does not mean we are extremists. It means we are sane."
The package includes SB456, The Abolition of Abortion Act, which defines life as beginning at conception and seeks to ban self-managed abortions. According to research, about 3,274 self-managed abortions occur annually in Oklahoma. "This bill declares that life begins at conception and ensures that no person may lawfully terminate the life of a child in the womb. Preborn children are just as human as we are and our laws should reflect that," Deevers said in a statement obtained by the Oklahoma State Senate.
Another bill, SB593, aims to increase penalties for crimes related to child pornography, with prison sentences ranging from 10 to 30 years for possession, distribution, or production. Deevers said in the same release, "Pornography is both degenerate material and a highly addictive drug." SB550 seeks to restrict drag performances in the presence of minors, proposing potential prison sentences for performers and organizers.
