When California voters receive their official ballot guides in the mail, they can read about "Sarah," a 15-year-old who died of blood poisoning in 1994 following an abortion.
Sarah's story is the impetus behind Prop. 4, which would require abortionists to notify parents, guardians or family members 48 hours before performing abortions on minors. Planned Parenthood and others sought to have Sarah's story struck from the guide because they claim the measure would not have helped Sarah.
Catherine Short, the attorney for Prop. 4 supporters, said the ballot proposal could have enhanced Sarah's chances of survival.
"Had someone in her family known, Sarah's life could have been saved," Short told The Sacramento Bee.
