Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly directed against state funding for abortion, emphasizing that human life is being destroyed using taxpayer money. This position is value-based, calling into question the choices made by the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and the moral aspect of funding these healthcare services. The speaker stresses that this is not a healthcare service; rather, it is the funding of killing.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the financing of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and budget deficits, citing examples of shortfalls in cancer treatment and psychological assistance for youth. Furthermore, ethical and philosophical terminology is used, criticizing the opposing side's arguments as "eugenic" logic.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, emotional, and combative, employing strong moral appeals (e.g., "murder," "eugenic"). The speaker relies on logical analogies and rhetorical questions to expose the alleged illogicality and moral dubiousness of the opponents' arguments. The tone is accusatory rather than conciliatory.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at those who support state funding for abortion and present arguments that link poverty to the right to be born. The criticism is intense and philosophical, accusing the opposing side of eugenic logic and promoting the elimination of human beings due to financial shortfalls.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses a colleague ("Varro") and actively participates in the discussion with their colleagues, indicating internal cooperation or support. There is no information regarding cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic positions emphasize fiscal responsibility and the setting of priorities in government funding. The speaker opposes using taxpayer money to fund abortions when vital healthcare services are simultaneously underfunded. The core issue is about making choices and ensuring the efficient use of funds.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is abortion, which is framed as the destruction of human life. State funding for abortion is strongly opposed on moral grounds. Furthermore, the linking of poverty and the right to be born is sharply criticized and labeled as eugenic.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on amending the Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization Act (Draft Bill 459 SE). The speaker is strongly opposed to the current legislation, which permits and funds abortion as a healthcare service, and stresses the necessity of changing the basis of financing.
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