Amsler respects a woman’s personal healthcare rights

To the Editor,

   As a woman and also a nurse, I am looking for political candidates that respect my and other women’s personal healthcare rights. Many different incidents and medical conditions can influence a woman’s decision to end a pregnancy and I feel elected officials should not be making laws that deny a woman’s reproductive choices.

   Tony Amsler, who is running for the Iowa House District 66 seat, states on his campaign website, “Let’s be clear on the issue of abortion. This very private and difficult decision should only be made by a woman, her physician and her beliefs. I respect those who oppose abortion, but their personal beliefs should not be imposed on another. I would oppose any legislation that would unreasonably obstruct this right.”

   On the other hand, when I reviewed online opinions and the Iowa voting record of Tony’s opponent, dentist Steve Bradley and current Iowa House member, it shows that Bradley has repeatedly voted for legislation that would deny a woman’s right to an abortion (https://iowartl.org>steven-p-bradley).

   Tony Amsler is certainly the candidate I will be voting for in the 2022 General Election. Hopefully, you will, too.

Linda Thomsen

Anamosa, Iowa